Chapter 10 After everything , Jason started doing everything he could to win me back .
Every day , without fail , a bouquet of red roses arrived at my apartment .
Because he found out about my gastritis , he pulled every connection he had , called in favors , and managed to get me an appointment with one of the best specialists in the city .
Of course , I wasnt stupid enough to turn down good medical care .
He ran around picking up my prescriptions , collecting my test results doing everything himself .
By the time he returned , he was disheveled and slightly out of breath , looking more exhausted than Id ever seen him .
Still , he smiled , looking at me like I was the most important thing in the world .
Jo , the doctor said you really need to take care of yourself .
He hesitated , then added , I can learn how to cook for you .
Let me take care of you , okay ? That wont be necessary .
I turned him down without a second thought .
His expression flickered just for a second but then he recovered .
At least let me drive you home .
I wanted to say no , but it was rush hour , and getting a cab would be a hassle .
So I agreed .
His mood instantly lifted .
These days , it took so little to make him happy .
< As long as I let him do even the smallest thing for me , he could ride that high for an entire day .
The entire drive , he kept reminiscing about our past relationship bringing up old dates , old memories , old promises .
I barely listened .
I stared out the window , watching the city blur past , feeling nothing .
When we pulled up to my apartment , Jason got out of the car with me .
Jo , you can come back anytime .
His voice was gentle , hopeful .
His eyes pleading .

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I simply shook my head .
Then , without another word , I turned away .
I had barely taken a few steps- You bitch ! You ruined my life ! A shrieking voice cut through the air .
I spun around just in time to see Lily Carter lunging toward me wild eyed , unhinged , a knife clutched in her hand .
Before I could react , Jason grabbed me and pulled me into his arms .
A sharp gasp .
A thin line of red bloomed against his shirt .
Jason winced , his brows furrowing in pain .
Jason ? Lily staggered back , her eyes widening in shock .
Her grip tightened around the knife , her voice rising in disbelief .
Why is it you ! She looked between us , realization dawning .
She had meant to stab me .
Jason had taken the hit instead .
Lilys breath hitched , but her rage quickly returned .
Its all your fault , Jo ! You ruined everything I wont let you get away with it ! She lunged again .
Jason , despite the pain , kicked her to the ground .
People nearby had already noticed the commotion .
Realizing she wouldnt win , Lily scrambled to her feet and ran .
It didnt take long for the police to catch her .
She was arrested and sentenced without much trouble .
Jasons wound wasnt life threatening , but it would take a few months to heal 7:34 AM < ว C With everything finally settled , I made plans to travel abroad to breathe , to reset , to move forward .
The day before my flight , I went to visit Jason one last time .
Thank you for saving me .
For the first time in a long time , I was being genuine .
Jason smiled weakly , despite the pain .
This time , I finally saved you .
Jo … Can we start over ? I let out a quiet sigh .
Thats not how this works .
I cant , Jason .
Because I stopped loving you a long time ago .
Jason stiffened .
For the first time since all of this started , he truly looked afraid .
Jo , please dont go .
His voice was shaky , desperate .
He tried to sit up too fast , pulling at his stitches .
Blood seeped through his bandages , but he didnt even seem to notice .
I was wrong .
I was so fucking wrong .
His voice cracked .
I thought I could live without you , but I cant .
I cant .
Please , just give me one more chance .
I glanced at my watch .
It was almost time .
Jason , I said calmly , I have a flight to catch .
Take care of yourself .
I turned away .
No hesitation .
No second guessing .
Not this time .
Behind me , his voice broke through the air , loud and desperate .
Jo ! No matter where you go , Ill find you ! I didnt look back .
Because the best views in life werent behind you .
They were ahead .
The End .
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