The Second Act Revenge (Oneida and Jackson)

Chapter

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"Where are you headed?" Oneida asked, her lips pressed tightly together before she followed up with her question.

Hearing this, Jackson's expression instantly became serious. I'm going to pick up a friend."

Oneida's face paused for a moment. For some reason, she had a gut feeling. This so-called friend must be something special.

"Is it a girl?" Oneida asked almost instinctively. As if she had expected it all along, she asked the right question.

Jackson didn't dodge the question; he simply nodded affirmatively. Cece was someone Jackson once treasured above all else. Even though he had let go of that past and chosen to love Oneida, it didn't mean he had to completely forget that chapter of his life or erase Cece's existence from his memory. He had to find Cece as a way of closing that chapter for himself. He also wanted to know how that brave, honest, kind-hearted young girl was doing now... If she was not doing well, perhaps he could help her. But that was as far as it would go. He wouldn't allow himself any unnecessary feelings towards her. So, he was utterly at peace with himself.

"Ida, this friend is pretty special," Jackson's eyes narrowed as he gazed intently at the girl in front of him, his voice calm and light. "I've known her for long time. To me, she has shown me kindness." No matter how he sliced it, Eece was like a beam of light that had suddenly appeared in the darkest times of Jackson's childhood. She was his light. She saved him without any thought of return and had caught fireflies for him. "So, I can't just abandon her," Jackson spoke with deep sincerity in his eyes and a solemn tone of voice. "But, I want you not to overthink it," he said and affectionately ruffled Oneida's hair.

Oneida frowned instinctively in a knee-jerk reaction, protesting, "I am not overthinking."

It's better if you're not," Jackson replied, half-squinting. "But regardless, I hope you understand-I only like you now." Jackson let those words fall effortlessly from his lips, the tone soft and tender.

Oneida was taken aback once again. For a second, she was caught off-guard before snapping back to reality. She realized that he was indeed a quiet bombshell. Initially appearing icy and unapproachable, now he was spouting sweet nothings with ease. Even she, who was used to big scenes, found herself defenseless against his charm. Oneida chastised herself internally. How come every time Jackson whispered sweet words, she would become like some inexperienced young girl, utterly defeated? She needed to stand her ground. With this thought, Oneida pursed her lips, feigning indifference, "Got it.".

Jackson ruffled Oneida's hair again before finally leaving the bedroom.

Oneida walked slowly to the window, drew back the curtains, and her gaze landed on the manor outside. Jackson had slipped into a dark overcoat and was striding from the lobby, with Victor trailing behind. From Oneida's angle, she could perfectly see the elegant and tall silhouette of the man. He was attractive, indeed very charming. Simultaneously, he resembled the sturdy cedar, tall and solitary. Watching him go, Oneida's lips unconsciously curved into a smile. Jackson had just left, yet she was already missing him dearly.

On the other side, Victor took the wheel himself and drove Jackson away from Garrison Mansion. Their destination was a highway on the outskirts of Jeahron. Cece, due to an unexpected landslide, was trapped there.