?Chapter 253:


    “It was you who seduced me! And now you have the nerve to say these things! If I’d known how unreasonable you were, I’d never have chosen you!”


    As I raged, my mind wandered back to Makenna. She had been beautiful, gentle, and considerate, always taking care of me. Her cooking had been delightful, perfectly suited to my tastes.


    I remembered the early days when I was just a junior soldier—Makenna had mended my clothes and understood my struggles. Those times had been so happy. Looking at Jessica’s hideous face now, a deep regret churned in my chest. If it weren’t for Jessica, the scheming seductress, I would never have abandoned Makenna.


    I had no desire to continue this pointless argument. I turned to leave, but Jessica grabbed my arm, her grip fierce.


    “Frank!” she screamed, her voice tinged with insanity. “I wish I had known how useless you were! If I had known Makenna would be living the high life in the pce, I would never have married you!”


    My anger boiled over, and I pped her across the face.


    “You bitch! Shut up! Do you think I wanted to marry you? If it weren’t for your skills in bed and your seductive games, I would never have wasted my time on you!”


    Jessica stared at me, stunned and disbelieving, before her face contorted with rage and she started screaming.


    “You hit me! Frank! How dare you hit me! You’re insane!”


    In a frenzy, she began throwing anything she could grab at me. Fueled by anger, I moved toward her, and soon, we were engaged in a chaotic, physical struggle.


    This night was destined to be one of turmoil and sleeplessness.


    Makenna’s POV:


    As I returned to my residence, I pushed Frank’s unexpected visit from my mind, my thoughts entirely consumed by the sweet words yton had whispered to me. I couldn’t help but feel ted, rolling around on my bed in a state of bliss before drifting off to sleep.


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    That night, I dreamt of the tender moments shared with yton, the dream leaving me refreshed and content when I woke the next morning.


    I rose early, filled with a cheerful disposition. After enjoying breakfast prepared by Lily, I headed to the training room, my mood buoyant.


    On the way, I encountered Alice.


    “Makenna, good morning!” Alice greeted me with her usual cheerfulness.


    “Good morning!” I waved back with a smile. “Alice!”


    Alice’s eyes sparkled with curiosity as she took in my joyful demeanor. “You seem extra happy today. Did something wonderful happen?”


    “Really?” I hesitated, then chuckled awkwardly. “I’m always in a good mood.”


    Alice wasn’t convinced and bumped my shoulder yfully. “Don’t try to hide it. You look like you’re in love!”


    My face flushed at the thought of yton, but before I could respond, a sudden shove from behind nearly knocked me off bnce.


    “Makenna!” Alice steadied me quickly.


    I managed to regain my footing and spun around, fuming. “Who did that?”


    Turning back, I saw Jessica ring at me with a fierce expression. Despite her elegant attire, her face was marred with bruises and scars, suggesting she had been in a recent altercation.


    My mood soured immediately. “Jessica, what madness are you causing now?”


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