Dead at Heart novel

Chapter 139 Nancy didn't want Ariel's scent or any trace of her left on Jayson , his things , or in his personal space . Jayson didn't refuse . He glanced up through the rearview mirror and saw the slender figure who had just reached the bus stop . Ariel's body wobbled slightly - maybe low blood sugar - and she had to steady herself by leaning against the nearby billboard . She looked unwell . Jayson's eyes stayed cold and indifferent , but he said , " Stop . " Nancy and Renee both turned to look . Renee was the first to notice Ariel's condition .

Guessing what Jayson was thinking , she grumbled , " Jay , don't get tricked . She's just upset about being kicked out of the car and putting on an act . Don't pay attention . If you do , you're falling right into her trap . " She hurriedly urged Jayson to leave . Nancy glanced back and smirked . Ariel's tricks just kept piling up . She couldn't achieve anything and kept desperately throwing herself at a man who didn't love her . It was honestly pretty pathetic . Jayson looked back in the rearview mirror , thoughtful for a moment .

Renee got annoyed and tried to grab his sleeve to get his attention . But she accidentally bumped Nancy's arm . Nancy quietly gasped . Renee panicked . " Nancy , did I hurt you ? " Jayson immediately turned to look at her . " What's wrong ? " Noticing how much he cared for her , she smiled softly . " It's nothing . I bumped my wrist yesterday when checking parts at work . It's much better now . " " Why didn't you tell me ? " " It was late . I didn't want to worry you . " Nancy shook her head . Jayson pressed his lips together and then said to Toby , " Go to the hospital .

" He no longer cared for Ariel . Nancy couldn't help but let out a quiet , happy smile at his concern . As Ariel steadied herself against the billboard , her lips were slightly pale . She heard the roar of the car in the distance and turned to glance that way . 1/2 Chapter 139 +25 BONUS Jayson's car sped away , leaving behind a cloud of exhaust fumes that seemed to engulf her . He seemed to be in a hurry . But she didn't care what was going on with them . She sat down to rest for a while . The cold crept in relentlessly , making her shiver . When her Uber arrived , she headed home .

With the federal holiday approaching , the company was basically shutting down soon . This year was different , though . Now that Ariel was getting a divorce , she didn't have to spend the holiday at Larkin Manor . She could go home and be with Katie and Leonard . The family was small , and Elena was no longer around . It would be quieter . After thinking it over , Ariel decided to take Katie and Leonard out to celebrate the holiday . She asked Janice for suggestions on places in Eldoria suitable for elderly relaxation and entertainment . Janice quickly sent her a long list .

After filtering through the options , Ariel settled on a hot spring resort . They offered fancy dinner services . The resort was in a mountain area outside the city , with a scenic zone and nightly bonfires . It was a popular choice for people wanting a festive holiday getaway . It was convenient , low - effort , and more fun . Ariel booked a room for herself and reserved a large suite for Katie and Leonard , with the option to dine indoors . When she told them about it , Katie was excited and happy to get a chance to unwind .

ether On Tuesday , the day before the holiday , as Ariel made her way up the mountain , she debated whether to tell Jayson she wouldn't be returning to Larkin Manor . She looked at his name in her contacts . In the end , she put her phone away . Jayson would figure out on his own that she wasn't coming back this year . He'd surely come up with some excuse to brush Betty off .