Chapter 1662:

Elyse’s eyes widened. “Rebecca? Wait, isn’t she…”

“Yes, she’s the one who turned your dad’s life upside down,” George said steadily. “Back then, she was innocent, untouched by life’s hardships. Your dad looked after her like a little sister. But eventually, her family found her and took her back. With nothing else to focus on, your dad slipped back into his old ways.”

Elyse’s expression shifted, a storm of emotions flickering across her face. “And then?” she asked quietly.

George sighed. “That’s when things got worse. He spiraled—smoking, drinking, even gambling.”

Her eyes widened in disbelief. “Gambling? Are you serious?” Anger surged through her, and she slammed her hand against the table as she shot to her feet. “How could he even think of that? That’s completely unacceptable!”

Jayden and Anthony both stepped in, their voices calm as they tried to ease her anger.

gently. “You weren’t even born then, so don’t stress

“You’ve got your mom’s temper, no doubt about

Almost never. Even Lanny and Glenda had struggled to describe Jazmine

available

charm, his recklessness, his undeniable

expression. “You don’t know much about

really. People rarely

He was wealthy, talented, always mingling with famous people from every walk of life. Your mom, though—she came

the thought.

grounded,” George said with conviction. “Do you know how they ended up getting back

momentarily stunned. “Wait—did my

went looking for him. Somehow,

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