Jacob just stared at Hayle, who had been silent for a while. Her face was still pale, yet she refused to close her eyes to rest. Hayle was reluctant to shut her eyes, fearing she might be thrown back into an incident that had deeply scarred her.
"You know, Lucas has been trying to contact and meet me several times to ask about you. He seemed panicked, searching for your whereabouts," Jacob tried to convey what had happened since Hayle suddenly left.
Hayle remained silent, her face showing no interest whatsoever. There was no change in her expression; she seemed impassive, as if not listening at all.
"So this man named Jaxter, um, Mr. J, he kidnapped you? But he treated you well until another man tried to assault you, and Mr. J saved you, but not without consequences?" Jacob tried to sum
