Chapter 10 Since the day Adrian indirectly confessed his feelings , it was as if he had dropped all pretense .
He no longer tried to conceal his emotions , gazing at me every day with those starry eyes .
Yet , he never overstepped his boundaries , always speaking with care and restraint .
He brought me thoughtful treats genuine gestures that never felt overwhelming .
He wasnt like the others who had pursued me before , with their overly familiar hands and suggestive words .
Adrian always gave me the strange impression of having an invisible tail , 1/9 Chapter 10 + 5 Points wagging frantically whenever he saw me .
I had told him clearly that I wasnt in the right frame of mind for a relationship .
He had simply smiled and said , Thats okay .
Liking you is something I do for myself .
But if my feelings ever become a burden to you , Ill quietly step back .
His words left no room for argument , so I let the matter drop .
That evening , just as I arrived at the bar and changed into my uniform , a notification lit up my phone .
Out of habit , I tapped on it and found myself watching a video .
The footage was unfiltered , and I immediately recognized Gianna standing 2/9 Chapter 10 + 5 Points at the edge of a rooftop , with Jarvis a short distance away , trying to coax her down .
The scene was crowded with doctors , the hospital setting unmistakable .
Giannas voice pierced through the recording , sharp and trembling : Jarvis ! You promised to take care of me .
You lied ! Jarvis stood a few steps away , his tone measured but firm : Come down first ! We can talk once youre down! Then , more softly , almost to himself but caught by the camera : I cant believe this nonsense .
Unreal His voice carried a note of irritation , but the 3/9 Chapter 10 + 5 Points microphone picked it up clearly .
Just as it seemed Gianna was about to calm down , she stumbled , her legs buckling from sheer tension .
She fell .
The impact was fatal , and she died on the spot .
The video spread like wildfire , igniting a storm of outrage online .
The hospital , bowing to the pressure , dismissed Jarvis .
No institution would touch him after that .
I watched the report like a spectator at a show , detached .
None of it had anything to do with me it wouldnt change my life in the slightest .
4/9 Chapter 10 + 5 Points A month later , after work , Adrian was changing inside , so I waited for him outside .
For the past few days , he had been the one to take me home after work .
I had only been standing there for a few moments when a figure began walking toward me .
At first , I didnt pay much attention , but as the person drew closer , I recognized the face .
It was Jarvis he looked exhausted .

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Though he was neatly dressed , his weariness was still evident .
His eyes were filled with sadness as he looked at me .
Ellie , is there really no chance for me anymore ? 5/9 Chapter 10 + 5 Points I told him firmly , No.
He covered his eyes in pain , his voice muffled .
Why? I dont want to lose you .
Then , as if an idea struck him , he suddenly lifted his head , his eyes bright with a spark of hope .
You still carry my name , right ? Yes , you have my name tattooed on you .
Thats our bond ! Please , Ellie , give me another chance .
I swear Ill treat you right this time .
I watched him , his behavior far from normal , and I sentenced him with certainty .
Ive had the tattoo removed .
We have no connection anymore .
I had just gone for the fourth session yesterday .
It only took an hour to get the tattoo , but removing it required many painful 6/9 Chapter 10 + 5 Points sessions to fade the marks .
Jarvis lowered his head , silent for a while , then spoke in a hoarse voice , Does it hurt ? For a moment , I didnt understand what he meant .
What ? He looked up at me .
Does getting the tattoo removed hurt ? I answered without any anger , my tone as calm as if stating a fact .
Not nearly as much as the pain you caused me .
If you really love me , then dont come after me again .
My life is good now .
Im content .
Your presence only disturbs me .
Jarvis looked at me again , his gaze intense as if trying to imprint me in his mind .
7/9 Chapter 10 adres + 5 Points Alright , Ellie .
Ill do as you wish .
I wont come after you again .
Just please … dont forget me too quickly … With those words , he turned and walked away .
I watched his retreating figure .
Then I heard Adrians voice behind me .
Ellie ! What are you looking at ? I snapped my gaze away from Jarvis and looked at Adrian , who was walking toward me .
I smiled and shook my head .
Nothing .
What took you so long ? Adrian grumbled .
Ellie , you dont know how careless Noel is ! He didnt finish cleaning up , so I had to do it myself .
I couldnt help but laugh at his childish side .
A thought suddenly crossed my mind : 8/9 Chapter 10 as a + 5 Points Maybe love wasnt the cage maybe it was the person .
That was the last time I saw Jarvis .
Wichita is a big place , and unless we deliberately sought each other out , we might never cross paths again .
The End .
Book 3 Goodbye , A Love Without Tomorrow I had taken care of the blind CEO for six years , and now he had regained his sight .
The first thing he did was propose to his first love .
Honestly , I no longer cared .