Chapter 22

Fear gripped Tamara the moment her eyes landed on Jared. At once, scenes from the past started resurfacing in her head, playing on loop like a never-ending nightmare. However, when she saw the huge bruise on Conan's face, her face instantly turned cold and icy. "Jared Fender! What the hell do you think you're doing?" She used all her might to shove Jared aside and went over to help Conan up. He was leaning against the side, nursing the massive bruise on his face. Luckily, it was just a bruise; there were no other cuts or injuries otherwise. Jared felt bitter when he saw Tamara caring so much about Conan when he was standing right there. He wasn't even getting any attention from her! Tamara used to only have eyes for him. But now, the other man's presence and Tamara's protective expression were enough to send Jared into another fit of rage. He clenched his hands, balling them into fists, trying his best to suppress the sudden rise in fury he was feeling. Then, he broke into a sma