Freda’s POV

As I lay on my bed, tears streaming down my face, I couldn't believe that Jake was gone. It was a whirlwind of emotions, a rollercoaster of memories and regrets. Despite the pain he had caused me, the cheating, and the unkind words, a part of me still mourned the loss. No matter what Jake has done he doesn’t deserve to die like this, especially not in the hands of Hardin. I tried to make sense of my conflicting emotions. How could I grieve for someone who had hurt me so deeply? It was as if my heart refused to let go of the good times we had...