Chapter 470

Jessamine wanted to pull her hand away, but Thaddeus tightened his grip so much that she felt a jolt of pain.

As they pushed and pulled, they heard the sound of something ripping. The sleeves of Jessamine's clothes were torn.

Thaddeus was stunned to see the tattoo on her shoulder. It was a picture of a Red Spider Lily. If he looked closely, he could see the indents of a horrifying scar hidden in the petals.

The red spider lily was a flower that symbolized death and rebirth, a fitting symbol of Jessamine's situation.

He smiled wryly. For the four years she was gone, Jessamine had changed her name and cut off contact with everyone. She really planned to never see him again.

Thaddeus was heartbroken to see that hideous scar. He was familiar with every inch of her body, but that scar was a new addition to that canvas. It must have been from that car accident.

He knew Jessamine feared pain the most.

"Jessie…" He called her name with reddened eyes, his voice laced with regret.

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