Entwined With Karma のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 161 - チャプター 170

The car journey was peaceful, yet not uncomfortable. Jason reclined, casually swiping on his phone as Kendall stared out the window. She slightly angled her head, and her mouth slightly opened in a gentle gasp. "Jason, check this out!" she whispered, her voice filled with unusual enthusiasm. Jason immediately looked up and followed her gaze. A grand fountain came into view, its sparkling water catching the sunlight in mesmerizing arcs. The flowing water appeared to be dancing, while the peaceful garden enhanced the overall charm. "Isn't it lovely?" Kendall remarked, her voice filled with nostalgia. Jason didn’t reply right away, captivated by the look on her face. It wasn’t often he saw her so visibly delighted by something. He tapped the driver’s shoulder. “Stop the car.” The driver pulled over smoothly, and Jason stepped out, walking briskly around to Kendall’s side. He opened the door and reached out his hand. "Surprised, she asked, 'What are you up to?'" "Bringing you to v

Jason remained seated in his study, clutching the armrests of his chair tightly, as though desperately grasping his last bit of self-control. A combination of betrayal, confusion, and rage swirled within him as his heart thumped in his chest. "What led to this occurrence?" Thane’s smug voice echoed relentlessly in his mind. “It’s not your child but mine. Did you ever wonder why she hid so much of her past?” The weight of those words settled over him like a suffocating fog. He had trusted Kendall, despite the hurried nature of their marriage. Had that been his mistake? Jason’s jaw tightened as doubt crept in. “But why? What motive does she have to deceive me in such a way?" He looked over at the intercom that was sitting on his desk. With a cold and commanding voice, he pushed the button. “Ensure Mrs. Carter remains in her room. Bring her meals there. No one enters this house without my approval—especially Thane.” "Of course, Mr. Carter," the staff replied quickly, maintaining a s

On the journey back to his house, Jason occupied the rear seat of the car, his fingers drumming on his thigh in a sporadic pattern. His driver looked at him in the mirror, with a cautious expression, as if considering whether to say something. "Mr. Carter, are you okay?" Jason continued to stare at the cityscape passing by, his expression unreadable in the flickering light of the streetlights. “Just drive,” he replied, his tone clipped. The driver silently agreed with his boss's mood and nodded, refraining from speaking further. The car smoothly navigated through the busy city evening traffic as the engine purred softly, yet inside the vehicle, there was a heavy atmosphere of tension. Jason reclined, blowing air out of his nostrils while gazing at the beams of light outside. Uncontrollable whirls engulfed his thoughts. “What is causing me to constantly dwell on her? About what she’s hiding?” He rubbed his temple, frustration clawing at his composure. Thane's words replayed in h

Jason sat in his study, the amber liquid in his glass catching the low light of the desk lamp. His fingers toyed with the rim, his eyes never once leaving the surface of the drink. The room around him was eerily quiet, the faint hum of the city outside the only sound breaking the stillness. His thoughts, however, were anything but still. They ran, turned, and crashed into each other, not willing to be controlled. He still had Kendall's face in his mind - her eyes appearing dull and red-rimmed, as if she had not slept for days. That look... “Had he been too hard on her?”A sudden frustration welled up in him. “She has been keeping things from me.” His jaw tightened. "Despite my assurance for her to have faith in me, I cannot allow her to control me once more." He got up suddenly, the chair making a loud scraping noise on the floor. He held a trembling glass of alcohol, but refrained from drinking. Instead of that, he walked back and forth in the room, causing the floorboards to crea

The evening was heavy with anticipation as Jason and Kendall stepped out of the car in front of Williams Carter’s sprawling mansion. The tall windows streaming bright lights offered little solace for the anxiety gripping Jason's chest. Kendall played with her shawl nervously, her hands trembling as she looked up at the grand facade of the building. Jason noticed her reluctance and carefully rested his hand on her lower back, guiding her towards the correct path. "We will endure," he murmured in a calm, gentle tone. Looking up at him, Kendall sought comfort in his expression. “Do you think Thane will—” “He’ll try something,” Jason interrupted, his tone clipped. “But I won’t let him win.” The front doors swung open, revealing Catherine Carter’s welcoming smile. “Jason! Kendall!” Her eyes softened as she took in Kendall’s figure. “Oh, dear, you’re glowing. Pregnancy suits you beautifully.” “Thank you, Mrs. Carter,” Kendall replied, her voice polite but tinged with unease. Cathe