Chapter 488

Whether it was due to Jacob's gentle tone or undeniable strength, Nicole gradually regained focus and recognized the person in front of her. "Jacob… Jacob…" "Yes, it's me. I'm right here, Coco. You don't have to be afraid." Jacob embraced her, using his warmth to help bring her back to her senses. It was then that Nicole felt the warmth of his embrace. She pressed her chin tightly against his shoulder and, with a hint of bitterness, murmured, "I… I thought you… left…" "Never. I won't leave you again." "But he locked me in that place, and I couldn't move. I felt like a living corpse." "I understand. You can move now." "I couldn't do anything on my own, like I was his doll." "You're not." "Jacob, I really wanted to beg him not to treat me like that, but…" "I know you couldn't." Tears the size of pearls began to roll down Nicole's cheeks. Her feelings of grievance, fear, and confusion all poured out at once. Jacob slowly released her. His heart ached terribly, but he held back