Eighty-Eight...
Bang!
The sound of the gunshot reverberated in the mansion. Everything happened so fast that Jane wasn't able to react quickly. She was still shaken up by Nathan's death when Monica suddenly showed up.
Before she knew it, Monica already pulled the trigger, aiming at her. But someone intervened to protect Jane. It was none other than Ethan, her son.
"Mommy..." Ethan called her out in his weak voice.
Time seemed to slow as Jane realized that she never felt any pain. It only meant that she wasn't hit by the gunshot.
"Ethan?" Jane's eyes snapped open in horror as she saw the small figure before her. His fragile frame wavered as his little hands reached out toward her. He tried to be strong for her, even in this moment.
"My son... are you–" Her voice cracked, unable to finish her words. Ethan collapsed right in front of her, her eyes widening in pure shock and disbelief.
As Ethan fell into her arms, the boy still managed to touch her face, his fingers gently brushing her cheek. He smiled, though his lips were stained with crimson. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, staining the front of his shirt, and his breathing grew labored.
"Daddy... I fulfilled my promise. I protected Mommy," Ethan mumbled, barely above a whisper.
At that certain moment, Jane felt like she was having a nightmare. Her heart pounded violently against her chest as she stared at her son in horror.
"No, no, no... Ethan!" Jane cried, her voice breaking as she cradled him in her arms. She was at her wit's end.
Tears streamed down her face, falling onto his own face. Jane was no longer paying attention to her surroundings. This cruel reality crashed down on her, drowning her in despair. She couldn't lose both Ethan and Nathan at the same time!
"No, Ethan. Mommy is here. Please... don't leave me." She begged desperately while sobbing uncontrollably.
"Don't cry, Mommy! Don't cry..." Ethan whispered as he tried to stay conscious. His small fingers clung to her.
Jane rested her forehead against his. "I... I can't lose you. I can't... my son."
"Ethan, Stay with Mommy, okay? I'm going to save you! I promise. Just stay with me, baby."
At this moment, Jane realized that she was not alone in that room. She turned in the direction of that voice and saw Monica and Tatsumi. Her gaze landed on Monica. Rage flickered in her eyes, dark and unforgiving.
Her expression once filled with sorrow hardened as she gently placed Ethan's body next to Nathan. She wiped away her tears as she traced her steps toward them.
Meanwhile, another figure arrived at the room. Vincent rushed inside only to be surprised to see the current situation. His eyes caught Ethan and Nathan behind Jane who was walking toward the door.
Vincent and Jane met each other's eyes for a moment. He could see hatred and anger in them. Though he had just arrived, Vincent had already grasped the situation. Monica did something unforgivable.
He turned to Monica, clenching his fists tightly. 'She did it. She didn't only hurt Nathan... she even touched an innocent child.'
The room was engulfed by a deafening silence. Monica suddenly felt intimidated by Jane's frightening gaze. On her side, she could see Vincent standing at the door.
"Vincent, help me." Monica pleaded.
But Vincent ignored her plea, giving her a look of disdain.
Monica became anxious because of Vincent's cold treatment. She managed to escape from him a while ago using her men so she knew that Vincent came there for Jane. He only cared about Jane.
Jane didn't say a word but her silence put more pressure and heavy tension in the atmosphere. Upon reaching Tatsumi's spot, she took the gun from him. It was the same gun that hit Ethan earlier.
Receiving Jane's cue, Tatsumi released Monica from his grip. Both Tatsumi and Vincent just stood there, waiting for Jane's next move.
On the other hand, Monica stood frozen in her spot. She could feel that Jane was going to end her life to avenge Nathan and Ethan's death. That was what everyone was thinking at that moment. No one could save Monica from Jane's wrath.
Jane smirked as she darted her gaze back and forth between Monica and Vincent.
"Both of you... Win. I admit defeat," Jane broke the silence while eyeing Vincent and Monica meaningfully.
And the next thing they heard was another sound of a gunshot.
Bang!
"Jane!!!"
Both Vincent and Tatsumi screamed her name.