After the dishes were served, Lana stood by with a smile, watching Jessamine eat. Perhaps it was because they hadn't seen each other for a long time, but Lana seemed friendlier than before."Mrs. Holt, please eat more vegetables. They're good for your skin, eyes, and stomach," Lana said, listing all the benefits.Jessamine used to dislike eating green leafy vegetables, which worried Lana. She always tried different ways to make them taste acceptable to Jessamine.Jessamine picked up some greens with her fork. It still tasted familiar to her. She looked up to see Lana still watching her eat."Lana, why don't you sit down and eat too?" Jessamine suggested.Lana smiled. "Mrs. Holt, we've already eaten. The two little ones ate quite a bit and went downstairs with Julia for a walk."As Lana spoke, she pulled out a chair and sat across from Jessamine.Jessamine raised her head and chuckled. "Lana, you should change your address. I'm no longer Mrs. Holt."Lana tapped at her mouth. "Mr
Julia's Crestese was not very good, and at this point, she was already at a disadvantage against the two women. Jessamine walked into the courtyard and recognized the familiar voice outside. She had initially thought it was a kidnapper, so she grabbed Lucas' baseball bat before going out, only to find it was them.Jessamine hadn't expected Heather and Sasha to find their way here. She hadn't provoked them, yet the mother and daughter had come knocking on her door."Julia, come back inside," Jessamine called out.Julia was outside, unable to argue back and on the verge of tears. She had never encountered such rude people. They were dressed extravagantly, giving off an air of elites, but their language was vulgar and offensive. They insulted Jessamine with every word, using derogatory terms against women.As women themselves, Jessamine couldn't fathom how they could utter such offensive words.The scene momentarily quieted down when they heard Jessamine's voice. But it lasted only
"Jessamine, if you're sensible, you'll leave on your own. Don't rely on my brother to not let you go. Have you ever thought about what kind of family the Holts are? My brother marrying you would bring shame to our family. "Your villa, though a bit old, can still fetch some money. Why don't you sell it early and rent a piece of land on the outskirts to live? I bet you can't even afford the electricity bill for this villa anymore," Sasha said.Jessamine's gaze shifted between the mother and daughter with a look of disdain."Are you two insane? If you are, go see a doctor. There's no doctor here," she retorted.Heather's fingers went numb from anger. She thought offering three million was showing enough sincerity, but Jessamine didn't take it seriously. Not only did she insult her, but she also refused the offer.The last time they met, Jessamine still called her "Ms. Tate", but now she dared to call her by her first name and say she was sick. Was her son blind? How could he fall fo
Thaddeus felt like his pursuit of his wife in the latter half of his life was going to be a long road. It was fine if no one supported him, but all he got was trouble.When Thaddeus arrived, the police that Lana had called were also there. Heather considered herself respectable and was dismissive when questioned by the police, looking up at the sky with her nostrils flaring. When Lana reported the incident to the police, saying someone had tried to kidnap a child on the street, naturally, they treated her like a kidnapper. Heather, with a disdainful expression, had to explain herself, and she also seemed impatient."Officer, I just wanted to ask who the child's father was so I could inform him to take care of his own wife and children. I don't want them to rely on my son for money. Do I look like a kidnapper to you? Do I look like I need money?" she questioned.After inspecting Heather and Sasha, the police concluded, "Indeed, you don't seem to lack money. However, many rich peopl
He was constantly thinking about reuniting as a family of four and had already planned how to renovate the house in Hajera. But she only wanted to keep her distance from him and didn't even want to contact him again. Thaddeus's heart was tightly clenched, and he felt a bit breathless. He suddenly felt his temples throbbing uncontrollably. He unbuttoned the top two buttons of his shirt."Jessie, I've never been one to be controlled by others. You know, my mom is her own person, and I am me. You can't sentence me to death just because someone else did something wrong," he said. He wasn't a mother's boy, but he couldn't deny that both Heather and Sasha were not easy to deal with."Do you think your mom will let me go? She will come a second and a third time, pointing her finger at me, accusing me of seducing you and wanting your family's money! Thaddeus, I'm tired," she said.Thaddeus lit a cigarette, inhaled deeply, and seemed to unleash all the unpleasant feelings pent up in his ch
Heather thought about the check in her bag and now felt a bit regretful. Initially, when she heard Jessamine say that her children's annual tuition fees were more than just a few bucks, she thought she was exaggerating. It turned out to be true. She had actually flaunted three million, which was really embarrassing.Thaddeus responded indifferently, "Yes, it's the Xander Patton you've heard of." He paused for a moment before adding, "I was at fault when I divorced her, and I left with nothing to my name. All my assets were given to Jessie. Listen carefully. I gave it to them. She didn't ask for them! Between her and me now, I'm the one trying to climb up the ladder. Don't do anything absurd that embarrasses everyone."Heather tightly crumpled the check in her hand into a ball. "Ted, do you really need her for the rest of your life?" she asked.Her sentence was barely spoken finish when Thaddeus almost effortlessly followed up, "Yes, I do."Sasha sat beside them, feeling indig
Heather inhaled sharply, overwhelmed by her son's presence. "Got it, got it. What happened today won't happen again," she assured.Thaddeus only started the car after hearing Heather's assurance and drove home. On the other hand, Sasha was speechless, shocked by what she had heard today.…The next day, when Jessamine was getting ready to go to the office, Xander's call came in. "Jessie, I've sorted things out here. I'm planning to go back this afternoon. Will Layla and Lucas come with me?"Jessamine glanced at the two kids playing happily in the living room. "Xander, wait a moment. Let me ask them."In her heart, Jessamine wanted the two children to go with their uncle. After what happened yesterday, she always felt unsafe staying here. Matters concerning the children were no trivial matter, and she didn't dare to gamble on human nature, despite Thaddeus' repeated assurances.After asking, both kids shook their heads, especially Layla, who didn't want to go back at all. "Mommy,
Benji liked children, especially adorably chubby little girls. Just looking at them seemed to make him melt. He squatted down and waved to Layla. "Hey kiddo, I heard your name is Layla, right? I'm a very good friend of your mommy's. Shall I take you to buy a kitty?"Layla looked up at Jessamine. Jessamine taught her not to take things from strangers, and she definitely taught her not to go with strangers. She hadn't seen this flashy man before, so she wouldn't be fooled by the promise of a kitten. "Mommy said I shouldn't take things from strangers. I don't want it."Shane stepped forward and squatted down too. "How about I take you to buy one? What breed of kitty would you like?"Layla had seen Shane, who was her godfather, in videos before. Jessamine often talked to him on the phone when they were in Hajera. She looked at Jessamine again, feeling slightly tempted to go with Shane, but was also afraid that Jessamine wouldn't approve.Benji felt a bit hurt. Layla seemed to accept Sh