Chapter 49

Bella's POV

My heart sank into my chest as I stared at Jace with my eyes widened. Every part of me was shaking vehemently with hot tears brimming in my eyes. I had no strength to rush forward and stop him from rejecting me, and even as I saw him pull out that solver knife, I still tried to convince myself that he was not going to do it.

Jace can't reject me. He loves me so much and is ready to make any sacrifice to ensure that I am happy. Yes, that was what he told me.

"I am really sorry, Bella. After I am done, please don't stress your parents and leave. In a short period, my memory will leave your head and you won't remember I existed. That will help you find the right mate for yourself, because I am not the one" He muffled, swallowing hard and sniffing back the tears rolling endlessly down from his eyes to his cheeks.

"You are not... doing this for real! I can never believe you would reject me. Go on with your prank, love " I beamed even in sadness, waiting for him to smile back a