Chapter 595
Jarred slowly leaned in, his towering figure pressing closer until he stopped steadily right in front of her.
His crisp, masculine scent enveloped her, the distance between them so close they could hear each other’s heartbeats.
His dark eyes firmly locked onto her furious, vibrant expression, a hidden undercurrent swirling within his gaze.
“I want to examine your body myself p>
Sienna’s heart tightened, instantly confirming the suspicion in her mind.
He really was doubting her.
She quickly turned sideways, dodging the shadow he cast over her.
“Your mother is about to face total ruin. Instead of cleaning up her mess, you have the free time to harass me here p>
Jarred didn’t rein in his oppressive presence at all. Instead, he let out a low chuckle.
His eyes curved into a smile, yet there was no warmth in them whatsoever.
“Such a fiery temper? Are you really that badly hurt p>
He understood her too well.
The more deliberately sharp she acted, the more defensive she was deep down.
Sienna avoided his burning gaze.
“Jarred, we’re already divorced. I don’t want to mess with you, so please just do me a favor and let me go, okay p>
The smile on Jarred’s face didn’t fade; instead, it slowly widened.
He took another half-step forward and looked down at her, his cynicism churning while his voice sounded as soft as if he were coaxing her.
“You messed with me first. You messed with me until you made my heart race, until I fell in love with you. And now you want to walk away unscathed and tell me to let you go p>
Sienna stared fixedly into his dark, deep eyes and let out a mocking laugh.
“Don’t you think the word ‘love’ is tainted when it comes out of your mouth p>
The curve of his lips softened a fraction, but the coldness in his eyes remained entirely undiminished.
“Jonathan told me before that I’m the kind of person who constantly hurts you without realizing it.
I suppose that’s true. Thinking back to when we first met, I used to catch a tiny glimpse of love in your eyes every now and then p>
He paused, his heavy gaze pressing down on her.
“You felt wronged when you thought I didn’t love you, but being loved by me with all my heart and soul makes you feel just as wronged p>
Sienna’s brow furrowed tightly, but she didn’t say a word.
A sudden smile bloomed on Jarred’s impossibly handsome face.
The smile was gentle, forming an extreme contrast with his cold features, yet it carried an overwhelming sense of pressure.
“You have no idea that, to get what I want, I will do absolutely anything p>
His pitch-black eyes were profound and heavy, the chill spreading layer by layer within them.
As his words fell, he took a small step forward, closing in on her.
“You should have realized this a long time ago, darling p>
He bowed his head slightly, closing the distance between them until their noses almost touched.
“I love you, so there’s no way I’m letting you go. Give up on that idea right now p>
His lips barely brushed against her delicate jawline—a fleeting, tantalizing graze.
“I have no intention of letting you go for the rest of my life. No matter how much you hate me, you can’t shake me off p>
Whether it was his tone or his words.
Sienna wasn’t being held by him, yet she felt entirely swallowed by his presence.
Every inch of her skin shivered silently.
“You rogue p>
She suddenly raised her hand, swinging a slap right at his handsome face.
Jarred just watched her, not dodging or hiding.
His striking face remained gentle, but it radiated an endlessly dominant aura.
Smack— A crisp sound rang out as the slap landed hard on his left cheek.
Sienna’s anger was far from spent. She raised her hand, ready to deliver a second strike.
But her wrist stopped mid-air.
Watching her furious expression, Jarred smiled in satisfaction, as if he had just confirmed something.
“You still have the strength to hit me. That’s good p>
He suddenly leaned closer to her face, a hint of rogue charm in his eyes.
“If you want to slap me, I’ll stand right here and let you. But after you’re done, you have to agree to one request.