Lizzy Anastasia Ford’s POV
“Take this check and get the hell out of my house this instant. I know what you are up to. I have seen so many girls like you who want to trick my son,” Margaret Oswald, Jason’s Mom said in a lofty tone as she grabbed both my hands and rudely forced me to accept the check. Her words that morning were like lightning in the day that struck me. My mind became chaotic instantly, and I questioned many things.
While staring at the check that was right in front of me, with a trembling voice, I asked her, “I don’t understand. I don’t do trick to Jason and I can’t accept this check. Please, don’t kick me out of here, Ma’am,” I pleaded as I knelt before her and a clear liquid ran down my eyes. I needed an explanation because I was sure I hadn’t tricked anyone.
“Yes, you do! You seduce and climb onto his bed to reach your goal. You are after our wealth, but your trick can’t fool me,” she said as she stood with her back to me, as if reluctant to look at me.
“No, Ma’am. You are misunderstanding. I am not after your wealth. I love Jason with all my heart.” Tears kept running down my cheek.
“One thing you should know. You and him completely come from different worlds. You will harm him in the future. So, please, accept this check and walk away from Jason’s life forever.”
Then, Debbie, the butler in Oswald Mansion, took the check and slipped it into my hand. “Take it. You’ll need it in the future. Let me take you away.” I refused Debbie’s invitation.
“Please don’t kick me out. We love each other and I promise not to be a hindrance to him,” I replied as I wiped my tear-filled eyes. My chest felt tight. It felt like my world was collapsing in an instant. Really hurts.
“Jason has only loved one woman in his entire life and it wasn’t you. What happened between you and him was just a momentary lust. Please wake up and get out of here forever if you love him. One more thing if you are pregnant, abort the child immediately because I don’t want Jason to know that you’re carrying his child,” Margaret said while giving me a sharp look. Her knife-sharp gaze and words had hurt my feelings deeply enough, even though it didn’t bleed.
“It’s not a momentary lust but love,” I replied, insisting on convincing her.
“Did he ever tell you he loves you? You’re too naïve. Men don’t need love when they have sex with you,” she asked, laughing loudly. The sound of her laughter was like needles piercing every part of me.
That’s when I realized that in the eight months we’d been together, there had never been a word of love for me from his lips. That’s right, I was too naïve. I gave everything to him. My life, my body, and my heart. I thought I was the luckiest woman on the face of this earth, but in reality, my fate was much more miserable and now I was at the lowest point of my life.
If I stayed in this mansion, they would know I was pregnant and this child’s life was at risk. However, if I left, I would never see Jason again. Mrs. Oswald gave me a tough choice.
After thinking for a long time, I stood up and walked towards the exit. I bowed to Mrs. Oswald one last time and said, “Goodbye, ma’am. Goodbye, Debbie.”
I left without looking back and without taking the envelope. I held onto my pride and though I was unprepared, sad, and in pain, I had to be sure of the choice I had made for the sake of this child and my unrequited love for Jason.
Jason, why should we be separated in this way? Was I really not worthy of you? It felt very painful. I didn't know when I can see again.
Jason William Oswald’s POV
A tiring day after a day of attending many meetings and gathering with many people. All I need right now was the touch of Lizzy’s warm and smooth hands.
After the car stopped right in front of the entrance. I hurriedly got out of the car. Before entering the house, I paused for a moment. “Leo, ask Lizzy to come to my room now.”
“Ok, sir,” Leo replied eagerly.
However, when my foot was just about to step up the stairs, Debbie suddenly came over, “Sir, Lizzy has left.”
Like an arrow that pierced my heart suddenly, I looked at the middle-aged woman standing in front of me and asked, “Are you joking with me?”
“No, sir. She’s been gone since this morning,” she replied.
“No way. No way. You must be joking.”
I ran as fast as I could to the back terrace where the servants were staying. My heart was pounding, and I was still hoping Debbie’s words were wrong.
Lizzy, I hoped what I was thinking was wrong. You left without giving me a reason or saying goodbye. Why did you do that to me, Lizzy?
Arriving in front of the door to her room, I pushed the door slowly until I could hear clearly the squeaking sound. I stepped in slowly and saw an empty room with no belongings of hers and no greeting or smile like she usually did.
Shit! She had left. Without waiting for long, I ran as fast as I could out of the house.
From the distance, I heard Mom yelling, “Jason, she’s gone! Don’t look for her anymore.”
Lizzy, please don’t go! Don't take half of my soul away with you. I can’t live without you.
