"It's not April Fool's Day, Frank, and I don't have time for jokes." I spoke with a tone as serious as a heart attack. If he thought he could reignite my love for him this way, he was sorely mistaken. The moment the truth hit me, all my hopes and feelings for him vanished like smoke. "Jessica, I don't have the time or energy for such jokes. I'm sincere about you." His gaze was deep and earnest, making me feel like the most precious treasure in the world. He wanted to cherish me for a lifetime. His intense gaze made my heart race like a runaway train. Shame washed over me—how could I let an enemy stir my heart? Was I being fair to my father, who just got out of prison, and my unfortunate mother and sister? Jessica, snap out of it! If this man truly loved you, he wouldn't have don

