Semua Bab FORBIDDEN PASSION: Sold to My Uncle, Loved by His Son: Bab 71 - Bab 80

Jade’s POVI blinked twice trying to open my eyes because for some reason I felt like I was being watched, like someone was in the same room with me. My vision was blurry but was getting clearer as the second went by. A cold shiver ran down my spine, accompanied by sudden weakness in my limbs; they felt so heavy and my body sluggish, as if it had been drowned and trapped in a tank of water for years. I forced my eyelids to open again as I looked around the room. It was painted white, and drips were attached to my hands. I was in a hospital ward; it wasn't a dream.I was free from Lexi's grip.And then I saw him.The person whom I suspected to be watching over me.Scar.Jackson's most trusted bodyguard and informant.He stood next to me like the Statue of Liberty, his sharp gaze piercing as they locked onto mine. His face gave away no emotions; I couldn't tell if he was happy or sad to see me awake. He just observed me with a bland expression.So far it wasn't one of Lexi's men. I wa

Lexi’s POVFreedom, alas!“My enemies must think they have gotten to me, but they forget that I am indestructible.” Never did I imagine that I, Alexa, would ever be able to walk the streets of Rome again. Not so soon.The memories of spending the night in that roach-infested cell kept haunting me, almost traumatising me. I shouldn't be treated that way; I was a Don, but of course, my family name saved me again. They had connections, the right ones in the police, and that was where I managed to walk away free. I honestly thought I would be happy being free, but here I was, standing outside in the cold streets on the pavement, letting the cool breeze brush against my face. It felt liberating to experience the fresh airbags, but then I remembered I was betrayed by the one person that should have had my back.Lorenzo.The name alone made my blood boil with anger. How dare he leave me in there watching them harass me while he did nothing to help me out of the situation? Even though I ca

Jade’s POVHow dare he ignore me like this? My heart thumped against my chest as I stood outside Jackson’s door, hoping he would have an explanation for hurting me. I didn’t like the way he just walked in and walked away, muttering little or no words to me; this wasn’t the Jackson I remembered last week; this one was rude and unbothered. He had walked out on me earlier in the living room, ignoring my question. It didn't matter. That wasn’t unlike him. He always had an answer for me; he always took control. But this time, he had just… left, like he had given up on our love.I was going to make sure I cleared the air, even though it meant disobeying him. I knocked twice, but no one answered. Defending silence befell my ears.I knocked again, much louder this time. Seconds turned into minutes, and I was already getting tired and hungry. My stomach curled in disgust. Was he even in there? Or was he going to ignore me the way he had earlier? I tried to think of all the possible ways I

Jackson’s POVThe phone call I just received from Lexi was crazy. I didn't even know how to react. She was putting me in a tough spot; now I couldn’t act like I didn’t care because she might lose her life.When I first received a text from her, I sat up and stared at the phone screen, her name written boldly on the screen. Why was she calling when I told her I didn’t want to have anything to do with her, but then she was calling relentlessly, and I had to pick?The last thing she said was, "I am in the kitchen; it's locked, but it's only a matter of time before he gets to me,” her voice trembling. “He's here, Jackson. If you don’t hear from me in the next twenty-four hours, just know he had his way.” Before I could ask what happened, the line went dead.Anxiety swelled through me when I threw the blanket off my body and dragged my feet to the bathroom. My room was a mess; I hadn't allowed anyone in for a while, and it was untidy with an empty pizza on my desk. But I didn't care abou

Lexi’s POVA wise man once said a hospital is no place to be sick. Thank God I wasn't truly ill. I couldn't bear the scent of medicine and antiseptic; they made me want to puke and commit all over the place, but I would bear everything for love.I would do anything to achieve my plan, and that is to steal Jackson’s heart. I inhaled deeply as if I had been holding my breath in for so long. Finally, my mission was accomplished, and I was free. I was free from the shackles of hiding under a facade of framing a poor man for something he didn't do. But in all, I was glad to be out of this stiff bed; I missed my plush and bouncy bed. Thank heaven I wouldn't be getting any pitiful looks from those annoying-looking nurses, and no more unnecessary whispers that made me anxious to know if they were discussing me.I dragged my feet off the bed and adjusted the strap of my leather bag, my fingers brushing against the medications nylon stuffed inside. I couldn't wait to get home and toss them i