Chapter 2
Despite her begging the entire way, even kneeling and banging her head until it bled at the hospital, Knox showed no mercy. He instructed the doctors to terminate her pregnancy immediately
During the trial of this case, I met Knox in court.
When the judge hammered down the verdict and sentenced the murderer to death immediately, I was so excited that I almost fainted.[]
Chapter 9
Chapter 9
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After the trial ended, I bought a bouquet of sunflowers, planning to visit Jax’s grave, but Knox followed me.
“I’ll go with you.”
I didn’t refuse him. “Knox, as a father, I’ll allow you to see our child.“]]
“But please don’t appear before me again after this. I will never forgive you.”
Hearing my words, his expression fell. “Riley…” I glanced at him and turned to leave, but he suddenly grabbed me tightly like a madman. “Riley, please come back to me.”
“Ive cut all ties with Brielle. I terminated her pregnancy and had her little finger removed too.”
“It was justice for Jax.”
I had no interest in his excuses and tried to push him away, but his grip was too strong. In the struggle, I slapped him hard, which seemed to bring him back to his senses. He loosened his hold, and I stepped back, suppressing my anger as I said: “So Brielle gets all the blame? You made no mistakes?
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Jax could have been saved! The kidnappers said they only wanted money–they never intended to kill him.”
“You allowed Brielle to alert the media, which scared them into killing Jax.”
“They originally gave me three days to deliver the money to a specific location to save Jax.“[]
“You were willing to buy Brielle a hundred–million–dollar estate but wouldn’t spend fifty million to save your own son’s life.“[]
“You’re just as responsible for Jax’s death!“]]
My words hit him like another slap, stunning him instantly. His eyes turned blood–red.]
“Yes, I am deeply at fault…”
As he spoke, he staggered backward, then bowed deeply to me before leaving without looking back.
Watching him go, I took a deep breath, then carried my sunflowers to Jax’s grave.]]
Just when I thought I would never have to face Knox’s face again, the next day, I stumbled upon a live broadcast of his press conference.
On screen, he choked back tears as he confessed: “I bear responsibility for my son, Jax’s death.“[]
“To my wife, I was unfaithful. I failed as a husband, taking a mistress and allowing her to mistreat my wife for years.”
“To my child, I failed as a father, I believed my mistress’s lies, thinking it was all my wife’s show to get my attention. I didn’t save him, resulting in
In the audience, people cursed at Knox, some throwing water bottles at him. He neither defended himself nor dodged.[]
“I voluntarily give all my assets to my wife, Riley Winters.”
With that, he held up the divorce papers I had sent him. “I’ve decided to accept Riley’s divorce petition.“[]
Then, in front of everyone, Knox signed the papers along with an unconditional property transfer agreement.[]
with p son losing his life.”
Seeing this, I felt a flicker of comfort in my heart. Although I lacked the power to make him pay for his crimes in kind, at least Knox had received his punishment.[]
Later, when I went with notary officials to verify the assets, I discovered even the estate he’d given Brielle had been transferred to me, cleaned immaculately with no trace of her ever living there. Still, I considered the houses Knox left me tainted and sold them all, buying a quiet place near Jax
‘s grave in Daleview City instead.
Gradually, my life found a new rhythm. The money Knox left me ensured I’d never have financial worries. To heal from losing my son, I took various classes–dancing, singing, yoga. When I felt lonely, I’d visit the cemetery to talk with Jax. My days became peaceful and free.[]
Until three months later, when I saw news about Knox again–he and Brielle had drowned themselves.
The autopsy revealed they had been in the water for over three months.
Looking at the calendar, I realized Knox must have done it right after his press conference, which explained why I hadn’t seen either of them during the asset verification.[]
A weight finally lifted from my heart. I bought two bouquets of flowers and a drink for my son, then visited his grave.[]
sweetheart, Mommy is happy now.”
w.“)
Your father and Brielle have joined you there. Make sure to protect yourself and don’t let them bully you anymore, okay?“]
I sighed softly, thinking perhaps I was overthinking it.]
Jax would be in heaven–they would surely be in hell.]
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