Buried Love Series Ashes of Regret (Sophia and Ryan)
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I collapsed onto the floor, too heartbroken to speak..

!

I knew how much Rachel meant to him, but how could he not even cherish our

baby's keepsake?

To him, what did that precious little life once longed for even mean?

Was it just another stepping stone in his love for Rachel?

For all these years, who or what have I been loving?

Suddenly, the shrill sound of a ringing phone interrupted my thoughts. Jackson, out

of breath, silenced the call.

But the phone rang again, persistent and relentless.

Annoyed, Jackson finally answered.

An angry woman's voice blasted through the speaker, nearly shaking the roof.

"Jackson, where's Jenna?"

Jackson's brow furrowed, and he replied irritably, "How the hell should I know? Don't bother me!"

bother me!

My

cold soul felt a brief moment of warmth.

It was comforting to know that someone still cared about me. voice was pa

Zoey's

ed. "Jenna hasn't replied to my messages for ten days! She

never disappears like this. She's your wife, Jackson. Do you even have a heart?" Jackson's expression darkened, and he pushed Rachel, who was still clinging to him, aside. "She's not with you? That's impossible Jenna, don't think you can get my sympathy by playing the victim! So what if you got kidnapped? It's not a big deal!" "You really think you're that important?" Zoey spat back through gritted teeth. "If something happens to Jenna, you and that homewrecker won't get away with it!" Zoey hung up in a fury.

Jackson's brows knitted together, and he looked at Rachel with suspicion. "Rachel, did you send the money to the kidnappers? Didn't you say they'd release her once. they got

paid?"

Rachel grabbed Jackson's hand, tears still glistening on her cheeks. "Jackson, are you doubting Jackson quickly wiped away her tears and tried to comfort her.

"Maybe Jenna just wants more attention. It's fine, I'll go look for her. I can handle at few sleepless nights." Rachel, as if making a noble sacrifice, pushed Jackson away. Jackson hated it when people tried to manipulate him, especially me.

So when Rachel once again twisted the truth, he sneered, "Jenna is really becoming more and more pathetic, stooping to such low tricks!"

I knew this would happen, but my soul still felt a painful squeeze, as if my heart were

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being crushed, releasing all the bitterness and sorrow inside.

I floated numbly in place, watching the two of them whisper sweet nothings to each other.

Rachel nestled in Jackson's arms, pretending to ask casually, "Jackson, will you divorce Jenna?"

Jackson's body stiffened, and the tender atmosphere vanished.

Tears welled up in Rachel's eyes. "Jackson, I don't want anything. Just give me a child... I've fought with my family for years just to be with you. I'll be content with just a child..."