VERA’S POV

I sat on the edge of the bed, staring at Jackson in disbelief as he explained everything. His voice was low but clear, filled with regret and guilt. He told me why he had kept his distance, why he avoided deep conversations, and why he insisted I stayed back instead of joining him on this rough journey.

It was never about shutting me out. It was about protecting me, again.

When he finished, I let out a deep sigh, soaking in his words. “So… did the hard drive Monica gave you really have all the evidence against Ken?”

Jackson nodded firmly, the muscle in his jaw tightening. “Yes....