Chapter 328

Natalie smiled and asked, “What method?”

Zoe replied, “That night, Jason was the one who mistakenly walked into the wrong room. He was set up, but he shouldn’t have raped me, should he? I really liked him back then, but after that, he used the vilest words to curse me.

“Jennifer instilled a lot of bad habits in him. He’s just a jerk. When Jason was in high school, his grades were terrible. To help him get into a good high school, I stayed up late organizing notes for him. I did so much for him, but it never made any impact on him.

“He ruined his innocence, and he felt guilty for Jasmine. Later, I realized he liked women like Jasmine, outgoing, someone he could freely give to, while my efforts meant nothing to him. From that day on, I completely gave up on him. If he dares to take the child, I’ll fight him to the end.”

Zoe smiled with great confidence.

Natalie was truly happy to see Zoe had let go. “Yes, Zoe, you’ll meet someone who loves you even more in the future.”

“Of course. I’m excellent. I wasted so many years on a piece of trash like him, and I learned a deep lesson. From now on, I won’t make that mistake again. I’ll meet a good man who’ll cherish me.”

Zoe lay back on the bed, smiling with bright eyes and a beautiful grin.

Natalie smiled, then stood up to clear the dishes.

Jason rushed to the island, and upon hearing Zoe and Natalie’s conversation, he was about to push open the door, but then he lost all courage.

It hit him then. Zoe had once been so infatuated with him, but now she saw him as a rapist.

It was clear now. In Zoe’s heart, he had truly become a piece of trash.

Back then, Jennifer had deceived him, convincing him that Jasmine’s carefree personality had deeply attracted him.

But that morning, when he woke up and saw Zoe in his bed, Jason had been furious and had used the most vicious language to insult her.

“Zoe, are you that desperate? Are you so shameless? You drugged me. The woman I love has never been you. You’re just a follower, so pathetic. Don’t you think you’re beneath yourself?”

“You’re worthless, you bitch. You made me ruin my innocence and feel guilty for Jasmine.”

Zoe had looked at him with eyes that seemed to see a stranger, dazed and full of pain.

She had stood up and screamed with all her strength. “Jason, the one who walked into the wrong room last night was you! You fucking insult me, but the biggest regret of my life is ever falling for a scumbag like you. You’re rotten to the core.”

“You really are a stranger to me. I can’t even believe these words are coming from your mouth. Don’t worry, I’ll treat what happened last night as if a dog bit me. From now on, I want nothing to do with you.”

With that, Zoe had stormed out, and Jason never saw her again.

Any word he could utter now would only make Zoe furious, but he desperately wanted to see her and the child.

He now realized Zoe’s worth, but he hadn’t treasured her properly.

He booked the caregiver and car, and his voice, low and raspy, trembled with suppressed emotion. “Let’s go. Let’s leave the capital.”

The caregiver pushed away in the wheelchair.

Jason had come quietly and was now leaving just as quietly.

Alone there, the cold wind cut through him as he looked out at the distant sea, the wind howling.

He eyed the vast ocean and finally understood. If one took the wrong path in life, the things one lost were truly…

The coldness marked his delicate brows, and as he woke up to reality, he found he didn’t even have the courage to face his…

Swoon looked down at his paralyzed legs, remembering how Natalie had tried to warn him, but he hadn’t listened.

He had believed that wicked woman Jennifer, and even when he heard the truth, he still refused to believe that Jennifer would harm him.

Currently, Vance’s whereabouts are unknown. Declan works as a driver for Jennifer.

Ricky is stubborn, and his personality strongly resembles Nick’s.

After his parents' divorce, Ricky always blamed his mom for everything.

If it weren’t for him being abroad and the recent heavy snowstorm keeping him from coming back, he would have already made a huge scene.

Jason suddenly realized just how important the environment is for a person’s development. No wonder his grandfather hardly ever wanted to see them.

They were all uneducated, and his grandfather was deeply disappointed in them.

Jason could truly feel how crucial one’s upbringing was in this family. His father seemed intent on raising them to be useless, and the ideas he had instilled in them were truly terrifying.

His caregiver, Austin, noticed Jason’s frustration and tried to offer some advice. “Jason, why don’t you just stay at a nearby hotel for now? You’ll be able to see the child when the time is right.”

“What you need to do now is focus on getting back on your feet. It’s not too late, even if you’ve taken the wrong path. As long as you’re willing to stand up again, there’s still time. You’re still young.”

Jason’s gaze drifted off, momentarily distant, before he looked at Austin. His voice was faint and distant. “Austin, I once considered ruining my own sister’s life just for the sake of a foster sister. Does that make me a truly evil person?”

Austin frowned, a look of disdain crossing his face. “Evil? That’s beyond evil! This is the most terrifying, most malicious thing I’ve ever heard. Young people act impulsively. Do you have any idea how hard a girl’s life is? With one word, you can destroy her.”

“Who gave you the right to destroy a girl’s life like that? After you’ve cursed and insulted her, you might feel relieved, but what’s the worst outcome for the girl you’ve ruined? Is it suicide?”

Austin’s tone was filled with intense emotion. “My daughter was bullied and then killed herself. We still haven’t found the culprit. Rich people only care about their own satisfaction. Now, you regret it, but what’s the point? Do you think the people you’ve hurt will forgive you? They won’t.”

“They won’t.” Austin continued, his voice firm. “Was that your sister, the one who was just standing inside, the one who’s so beautiful?”

Jason nodded. “Yes, that’s her. My sister is really beautiful; she looks so much like my mom.”

Austin nodded thoughtfully. “Yes, she does seem to be quite beautiful. And she’s a lucky child. But you, Jason, you’ll never have a sister again. She won’t forgive you. But you need to pull yourself together and live your life well.”

“Since my daughter died, my wife and I have been living in pain. Even though we still have a younger daughter, the pain of losing our eldest will haunt us for the rest of our lives.”

“We have to keep going, though. I’m not capable enough to give my daughter a better life, which is why she was bullied at school. Sometimes, when parents fail, it hurts their children too.

“My daughter was bullied by her classmates because of our poor conditions. They insulted her, bullied her behind her back, hit her, and shouted at her. In the end, she couldn’t take it anymore and jumped to her death.

“We didn’t know much about what was going on with her. She was always so obedient at home, and when we asked her about school, she said everything was fine. How could such a well-behaved girl have taken her own life? Even now, I can’t understand it.”