Chapter 17

Derrick's stare was fixed on Jessica as he slowly wiped the spit from his face. He didn't even voice a single complaint. At that moment, he noticed Jessica's phone. The call had just gone through when he snatched it from her hand. Jessica couldn't move and was forced to scream hysterically, "Give it back! Derrick!" "You're still hoping he'll save you? Please, the moment he finds out you're carrying his child, he'll figure out a way to make you get rid of it by tomorrow!" Derrick's voice dripped with mockery as he ended the call and flung the phone aside. Jessica retorted, "He won't. Not everyone is like you!" "I did all this for you, Jessica! I love you! I love you so much!" Derrick shouted. The stench of alcohol kept coming from his mouth. "Derrick, I believe that you love me. Just let me go first, we can talk about this properly…" Jessica pleaded, terrified of provoking him. But Derrick's bloodshot eyes made it clear that he had lost all reason. Leaning over her, Derrick sud