Chapter 294: Calm Down
Jacob~
"I... I wiped your memory."
The words left my mouth heavy and cold, falling between us like a boulder cracking through ice. I watched as her eyes widened, emerald irises shimmering with horror and confusion, her lips parting to suck in a trembling breath. For a long moment, she just sat there, frozen, her gaze locked on mine as though she were staring at a stranger.
Then, without warning, Easter shoved herself upright, her swollen belly jutting forward as she rose so quickly the couch let out a desperate groan beneath her. Her shoulders quivered, her breathing ragged, and her hands curled into trembling fists at her sides, every inch of her radiating a fierce, uncontainable energy.
"Easter—"
"No!" Her voice was sharp and trembling, laced with fury and pain. "No, Jacob. Just... stop it."
She took a step back, her wild curls bouncing around her delicate, freckled face. Her cheeks burned pink as tears welled up in her eyes.
"I can’t... I can’t do this," she snapped, shaking her head furiously. "I can’t sit here while you... while you mock me about something like this. You wiped my memory? Really? Do you think this is funny?"
My chest tightened painfully. Mock her? Goodness, no. Did she really think I would ever play games with her heart like that?
"Easter, please," I whispered, my voice thick. I stood slowly, my palms raised in surrender. "Just listen to me. Please. Sit down and let me explain everything. You need to calm down—"
"Calm down?" she spat out, her eyes blazing with fury. "I’m done, Jacob. Done with men making fun of me all my life. Treating me like I’m worthless and stupid. First Ruben, now you. I thought you were different... I thought..." Her voice broke, tears slipping down her cheeks as she shook her head again. "I can’t do this. I won’t stand here and be your entertainment. Listen to me, Jacob. From now on, stay the hell away from me. If you don’t, I swear I’ll call the cops and have you slapped with a restraining order for stalking."
She turned away, scooping Rose up into her arms and she even grabbed Donut by the scruff with her other hand. The fat tabby let out a surprised mrowl but didn’t struggle as she stomped toward the door.