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𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖕𝖙𝖊𝖗 44

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-Start of Chapter 44-

Tears stream down my face as I sit alone in the vast library, Jungwon's harsh words replaying in my mind like a relentless torment. His accusations, his disdain, his anger—it all feels unbearable. My body shakes with the intensity of my sobs, each one wracking me with a fresh wave of guilt and pain.

Desperation takes hold of me, and I push myself up from the chair. I can't just sit here. I need to do something, anything to prove my worth. Stumbling slightly, I make my way toward the door, calling out after him.

"Jungwon! Please, wait!" I shout, my voice cracking with emotion.

But he doesn't stop, doesn't even look back. The weight of his rejection crushes me, but I refuse to give up. I rush out of the library, my footsteps echoing in the grand hallways as I try to catch up with him.

"Jungwon, please! Listen to me!" I cry out again, my voice desperate and pleading.

Suddenly, a sharp pain shoots through my abdomen, and I stumble, clutching at the wound. The pain is blinding, and I feel myself falling to the ground. I gasp, the world spinning around me as I try to stay conscious against the stabbing pain.

"Y/N!" Jay's voice cuts through the fog of pain, filled with panic and concern. He rushes to my side, kneeling beside me and gently lifting me up. "What happened? Are you alright?"

I can only manage a weak shake of my head, my hand pressing against my abdomen where the pain is most intense. My fingers come away stained with blood, and I see Jay's face pale as he takes in the sight.

"Can you get up?" Jay asks urgently, trying to help me to my feet.

I attempt to stand, but the pain is too much. My knees buckle, and I collapse, the agony too overwhelming. Jay catches me before I hit the ground, his grip tightening in a desperate attempt to keep me upright.

Jay shouts for servants, his voice echoing through the hall. Within moments, several servants come rushing over, their faces filled with concern. 

Jay turns to them, his expression grim. "Take Lady Y/N to the infirmary immediately. Be careful with her, the wound has reopened."

The servants nod, quickly but gently lifting me up and carrying me away. As they move, I see Jay look up at Jungwon, his eyes blazing with anger and confusion. "What the hell happened?" he demands, his voice sharp.

Jungwon's face is a mask of indifference. "She couldn't handle the truth." he replies coldly, crossing his arms.

Jay's jaw tightens, and without another word, helps me walk along with the servants, moving quickly but carefully. "Hold on, Y/N. Just hold on." he murmurs, his voice a stark contrast to Jungwon's.

As Jay starts to walk away, he shoots a deadly glare at Jungwon. "I'll deal with you later." he says through gritted teeth, the promise of retribution clear in his voice.

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The room is dimly lit, the soft glow of candlelight casting gentle shadows on the walls. I lean my head back on the headboard pulling the blankets  at an attempt to feel warm. Jay is by my side, his face etched with concern.

"Y/N," he says softly. "You need to be more careful. Don't move around too much or too fast, or else the wound will open up again. If this keeps happening, it might get badly infected."