Chapter 16

Jordan was rendered speechless. After a while, he finally found something to say in retort. "I'm not serious about Jessica. What about your feelings for Damien? What right do you have to talk about me like this? You've already slept with him, haven't you?" "Even if I have… What is it to you?" I sneered. My gaze dulled as I looked at him. "The old me died the moment you pushed me into the ocean. Everything that's happened after that has nothing to do with you." Jordan's heart twisted painfully at the sight of my iciness. He grabbed my hand again, still trying to make excuses for himself. "I don't want to break up. I can dump Jessica—I don't love her, anyway! You're the one I love." Our three-year relationship had taken root in his heart. He still believed I would continue loving him, no matter what. I wanted to break free, but he held my hand too tightly this time. Dad stormed over to us when he saw this and pulled me behind him. Then, he slapped Jordan. "You're disgusting, you as