Chapter 428

Jewel let out a deafening, piercing scream as though she was being torn apart. "Don't provoke her!" the firefighter warned me again. However, Chris stopped him this time. It seemed Chris knew that Jewel wasn't serious about wanting to die—she was just playing a game, so there was no real way to provoke her. This whole act was just for show to make everyone believe she was on the verge of a breakdown and ready to take her life. Sure enough, after her scream, she glanced between Chris and me. "I know you both think I'm just bluffing and that I'm only after money and won't actually jump. Well, today, I'll let you see whether I really want to die or if it's just an act." As she spoke, she stepped closer to the edge. Seeing her step backward made my heart race. Even if she wasn't planning to jump, with one wrong step or misstep, she'd fall regardless. My gaze shifted to her swollen belly. I didn't know how far along she was, but it had been over six months since Chris and I split, so