7 Menu That night , the Parker estate was ablaze with lights . I sat on the sofa , my nails digging deep into my palms , drawing blood . But it felt like I was numb , just staring at the wall clock , my eyes glued to it without blinking . The clock ticked from eleven PM to eight AM . Just as the clock chimed , I heard hurried footsteps approaching from outside . Julian stormed in , his eyes blazing with fury , a whip in hand , advancing toward me step by step . Jane , do you know you almost killed Olivia and her baby ? Baby ? Olivia was pregnant ? The shock hit me like a freight train , and I snapped back to reality . In my past life , Id been pregnant around this time . In this life , Id pushed Olivia toward Julian as a remedy , so naturally , she was the one expecting . Seeing Julian , who was ready to use physical discipline to defend Olivia , my eyes welled up with tears . I struggled to explain , I didnt tamper with the crown , nor did I ever think of harming her . From the kidnapping to the mysterious love letter photos at the banquet , and now the crown today , dont you find it suspicious ? I thought that Julian , usually so cautious , would catch on to the inconsistencies . But he was consumed by rage , coldly stating , So you mean its Olivia framing you all along ? I love her , Im marrying her , why would she want to frame you for no reason ? That was the part I didnt understand either , I dont know … 14:14 1.0 % < 7 Menu I barely got the words out before a cry of pain escaped me . The whip in Julians hand had somehow risen high and came crashing down on me . The sharp pain shot through my body , making me tremble uncontrollably . Jane , you really are stubborn as a mule . My face went pale in an instant , a bitter smile creeping onto my lips . Olivia was the one he truly cherished ; how could I still hold onto a shred of hope that he would believe me ? I instinctively wanted to flee , but the bodyguard rushed in , pinning me to the ground . Jane , will you admit youre wrong ?! Julian roared as the crop fell again . With the whip cracking down again , Julian barked at me . Pain coursed through my body , making me tremble , yet I remained silent . When he saw my lack of response , the whip struck my back again with brutal force . Ill ask you one more time , do you admit your mistake ? But I kept my lips sealed , refusing to speak . I wasnt wrong ! Why should I admit it ? Seeing my stubbornness , Julians anger escalated . His eyes were bloodshot , veins bulging on his forehead , and the whip came down mercilessly , tearing into my flesh . Soon , my back was a bloody mess , but I still stayed silent . Finally , the butler , unable to bear it any longer , stepped forward and grabbed the whip from Julians hand . Sir , if you keep this up , she might die … Only then did Julian relent , coldly tossing the whip aside . Jane , dont do this again ! 14.14 1.0 % < 7 Menu I couldnt hold on any longer ; darkness enveloped me , and I lost consciousness completely . For the next few days , Julian didnt come home , while I was too beaten to even get out of bed . On the day I was finally well enough to move around , my permanent residency permit arrived . I had no reason to remain at the Parker estate . After getting the documents , I packed my suitcase , ready to leave . But as soon as I stepped outside , I ran smaXX into Julian . Before I could react , he coldly said , Jane , youre all grown up , yet youre playing the runaway game ! Ive told you countless times , stop pursuing me ! Yet youve repeatedly tried to hurt Olivia , and you think this punishment is unfair ? I felt utterly exhausted . How many times did I have to say I didnt love him before hed believe me ? Seeing my silence , Julians expression darkened further , and he finally pressed his fingers to his temples . Forget it . Its good for you to get away . Olivias pregnancy is high risk , and Im busy with the wedding . You staying here could endanger her . With that , he took my suitcase . Ill take you to the airport . I didnt argue or explain , just followed him silently . The car sped to the terminal , and just as I was about to get out with my luggage , he asked , Wheres your ticket to ? Where are you going ? My lips moved slightly , but before I could speak , he said coldly , Dont go too far . Once Olivia and I are married , Ill come 14:14 1.0 % < 7 Menu get you . This time , I didnt say another word ; I simply replied , Okay . Then , I walked into the airport under his watchful gaze . It wasnt until I reached the boarding gate that I pulled out my phone , silently blocked all of Julians contacts , and boarded the pSmith without hesitation . Come get me ? No , Julian . I will never return . Were done . In "She Returned, I Left" by CrushReel, a captivating romance unfolds against the backdrop of China. 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