Ch-30 : Special Guest!

Jack's POV:

As I scan my card at the subway station, the hum of the bustling city surrounding me also seems distant, as the sounds are drowned out by the loud chatter of my thoughts.

It was true that I have become wary of letting people into my life, and I was also aware that my traumatic past had dug its nails inside my mind and left its scars, forever altering the lens through which I will view the world.

But even though I was aware of how these events have made me cold and uncaring, at least I know one thing for sure– I would never readily extend my trust, especially not to a woman.

Just the thought of trusting someone with my vulnerabilities, was enough to make me shudder. The scars of betrayal ran deep, echoing in my mind like a haunting chant.

No matter how much I try, I can't forget her– Rebecca, the one for whom I was willing to lay my life on the line.

She left me without a glance in my direction, or even thinking about our children… and just for some cash?

I was also will