He said "Nicole, let's just live like this for the rest of our lives."

Nicole was wide awake the whole time that night, wondering what Jarrod's words exactly meant. Why did he say such words to her?

For her, Jarrod was like a nightmare. His role in her life was a demon, and he had portrayed it so vividly.

He drove her crazy and pushed her into the endless hell with his own hands. He watched her struggle in those ordeals coldly.

Nicole's only dream now was to escape from Jarrod. She wanted to live a peaceful and happy life with her parents.

So when she heard that Jarrod was getting married, she was even happier than anyone else. Finally, she would have her freedom.

But Jarrod's words now scared the shit out of her. It was as if he was still unwilling to let her go, even after marrying another woman.

Did Jarrod want her to be a mistress for the rest of her life?

Nicole pursed her lips. She didn't say anything, fearing that she would lose control of her emotions.

Jarrod's eyes narrowed. Since Nicole remained silent, he continued, “You hate me. But do you know what is the opposite of it?"

The opposite of hatred was love. The famous quote said, “Love well, whip well." The more he hated her, the more he loved her.

"Are you kidding me? You hate me so much because you still love me?"

Nicole asked in disbelief.

Jarrod reached out, tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, and said vaguely, “I also want to know."

Nicole's smile froze. Her lips trembled as if she wanted to say something. But she realized she was at a loss for words.

On the contrary, Jarrod was smiling. He was in a good mood.

But when he inadvertently touched the ring on her pinkie, his expression changed.

Last time in the detention center, those two women stomped on the back of Nicole's hands. The bone in her pinkie was broken. It had already healed, but the scar was still obvious. Nicole was afraid her parents would worry when they saw it, so she covered it with a ring.

After a while, Jarrod whispered, “Trust me. I made a promise, and I won't break it."

His intention was to seek justice for Nicole. But his promise gave her goosebumps.