Chapter 396 His History With Angela
At this point, a spark of anger flickered in Jeremiah’s eyes. “Even the cruelest of people would not abandon their sons. Therefore, that was the darkest and most helpless moment of my life, but I persevered and managed to survive. However, due to being a subject of human experimentation, I contracted a host of ailments. Of course, they’re not as severe as your condition. Every time it was late at night, I’d be in so much pain that I couldn’t sleep. No matter what medication I took, it was useless. Angela showed up during that period. Back then, she was still a medical student studying abroad, and her mentor was the Epean professor. It was love at first sight for her, and she confessed her feelings, but I turned her down. Later, when she found out about my illness, she stole the experimental data from the Epean professor. Then, through a private laboratory, she developed a targeted drug and produced an antidote for me. After I took it, the pain really did lessen. Later, she used the medicine as leverage to coerce me into a romantic relationship with her?”
“What?” Raylee was greatly shocked. “So, she blackmailed you with the antidote? This is ridiculous! How could Angela have acted that way?”
“She’s not someone to be underestimated. She’s the type to do whatever it takes to achieve her goals. The moment she coerced me, I knew I had to keep her at arm’s length,” said Jeremiah, shaking his head sadly. “But back then, I was in such unbearable pain. I couldn’t survive without taking the drug. I was left with no other options, so I chose to comply with her demand. However, during our time together, I never slept with her. Could this be considered a silver lining in my adversity? I managed to hold on to my principles.”
Raylee looked at him, her eyes reddened. “Did she agree? She’s a medical student and also a student of that unscrupulous Epean professor. She must have many drugs at her disposal. If she wanted to get you in bed, there was no way you could have escaped.”
Jeremiah didn’t think it was a big deal.
“She did resort to underhanded tactics, but I managed to avoid them all.”
“How could you possibly avoid it? She was always by your side and had countless chances to drug you,” Raylee stated in disbelief.
With a sense of helplessness, Jeremiah shook his head and laughed, saying, “Do you think your man is a pushover? Back then, I already had my own private militia. It might not have been large, but it’s strong enough to be a deterrent. Besides that, I had also acquired a black market laboratory. Using the experimental data, I managed to develop the antidote behind her back. Not only did I avoid the food she offered me, but I also had a doctor by my side, conducting thorough checks on my diet. Eventually, when my own drug completely replaced hers, I broke up with her. The most intimate thing we ever did was to walk hand in hand.”
Raylee found herself feeling nonplussed, teasing, “You’re such a schemer, using and then discarding her once you didn’t need her.”
With a firm grip, Jeremiah embraced her.
“In this life of mine, I’ve only ever loved you and you alone. No matter what, my heart and my very being have always remained true to you. My relationship with Angela is in the past now, and I was even forced into it. Considering how miserable I was, can you please not be upset anymore?”
Upon hearing such a sorrowful tale, Raylee felt it would be inhuman for her to remain angry. Both of them were ex-convicts of District Nine Prison, having been subjected to hartal torment.
She understood the feeling of being tortured by illness, unable to find sleep throughout the night.
Once upon a time, she was the same, reaching out to Percival for help in the middle of the night due to unbearable pain. Moreover, Jeremiah ended up in prison for murder, and it was all because of her.
If not for her, he, despite being the illegitimate son of the Lorimer family, would have achieved remarkable success.
She had caused him so much hardship, yet there he was, humbly pleading with her not to be angry.
At that moment, Raylee felt she was being unreasonable.
A powerful sense of guilt overwhelmed her, and tears burst out like raindrops.
She buried her head in his chest, tears soaking his shirt. “Jeremiah, I’m sorry. I’m not angry anymore. I won’t be angry with you for the rest of my life. Why don’t you blame me? I was the one who got you thrown into prison. All the hardships you’ve endured, I brought them upon you. You didn’t blame me, and yet, you treated me so kindly, caring for me in every possible way. What have I done to deserve someone as wonderful as you?”