chapter 18

It's our boss, we don't know what happened," the butler stammered, his eyes wide with fear.

Following a trail of little drops of blood, the atmosphere was heavy with tension, and the shattered glass crunched beneath her shoes.

Regina discovered Jack sitting on the floor in his room, stained and wounded. Her shock turned to anger as she confronted him. "What the hell is wrong with you!" she yelled, her voice echoing through the room.

Regina's tears flowed freely as she knelt beside Jack, ignoring the stains and examining the small cut on his hand. "Why... Why are you doing this to yourself?"

Jack's response came with a very dangerous edge, "What were you doing in my brother's car?"

"He offered to take me home Jack, is that why you want to tear the whole damn house?" Regina shot back, her frustration etched in her face.

"You don't understand, you'll never understand, just leave me alone. I'm a mess!" Jack's hands pressed against his head in anguish.

"Leave!" he shouted, causing Regina t