Chapter 1442

Who would Jack pick? That was an impossible question. Both ladies were beautiful, intelligent, and remarkably talented. Feena was the girl next door, his childhood companion. Bella was a dazzling spirit, full of charm and mystery. When Feena turned him down years ago, he hadn't said anything, but it had hurt deeply. And Bella—she had left without a word, vanishing with nothing but a letter. Jack had spent countless sleepless nights thinking about her. One was his childhood sweetheart, the other his unforgettable first love. They both held a place in his heart that no one else could fill. Choosing between them felt like tearing himself apart. He thought for a long time, but the only thing he came away with was heartache. There was no answer. Phoebe had been quietly studying him the whole time. She watched the flicker of emotions pass across his face—surprise, confusion, sorrow, and finally, despair. She knew his heart had twisted in every direction, but in the end, he still cou