Chapter 1051:

Mabel’s eyes darkened slightly. “It feels as though your concern for her runs deeper. I even wonder if you have a crush on her.”

Hyde felt sweat forming on his forehead. “How could you even think that? Haven’t I told you already? You’re the only one in my heart.”

Mabel tilted her head slightly. “So, was I wrong?”

“Of course you were wrong,” Hyde said quickly, his voice rising. “You’re the only woman I love. There’s no one else in my heart but you.”

Mabel pushed him away and took a step back, her eyes sharp. “Then tell me, where were you those two nights? I called you over and over, but you didn’t answer. You only contacted me days later.”

Mabel paused, drawing a deep breath. “If your explanation isn’t good enough, I’m going to have to reconsider us.” The sharp chill in her voice stung.

Her words hit Hyde hard, and he knew he couldn’t joke his way out of this or come up with an excuse. When Mabel didn’t get a response from him, her patience wore thin. “What, you can’t explain? Or should I remind you where you were?”

Hyde narrowed his eyes, his tone cautious. “What do you mean? What do you mean by saying that?”

“It’s exactly what it sounds like. Didn’t you say you were going to sleep with someone so hard she wouldn’t be able to get out of bed?” Mabel scoffed, then added, “If that doesn’t jog your memory, shall I remind you a little more?”

The realization hit him all at once. Hyde’s voice shook. “You saw? You know about me and Kaelyn?” Before he could finish, Mabel’s hand came down hard across his face, leaving his cheek bright red.

Hyde stood there, stunned for a moment, as anger took over. “So, you saw it. No point in hiding it anymore.”

Mabel sneered. “You’ve been restless for days, haven’t you? While Kaelyn was locked in that dark basement, you’ve been hovering near the villa, waiting for the chance to rescue her.”

“You knew it already!” Hyde muttered as the pieces finally fell into place. “You’re working with Theo!”

“Your judgment gets clouded whenever Kaelyn’s involved. That clever mind of yours is worthless now,” Mabel taunted, her words sharp and unforgiving.

While Hyde was caught off guard, she pulled a knife from her side and lunged at him, aiming straight for his abdomen. “You bastard!” Mabel screamed. “I’ve wanted to kill you for so long. How dare you lie to me and mess with my heart? Go to hell!”