Chapter 37

Jessica turned her head away. She couldn't speak, and even if she could, she was no match for him.

What was the point of explaining further, when he never believed her anyway?

Timothy, growing impatient with her silence, pressed on. "You're disabled, Jessica. You could have a peaceful, comfortable life, but instead you insist on making trouble. What is it that you want?"

He had a new project about to launch—something he'd been preparing for months. He didn't have the time or patience for this.

Jessica's fists clenched so tightly that her knuckles turned red.

In his eyes, she was nothing but an invalid. She was supposed to be grateful for the life she had now, to count her blessings-speechless or not, she could still live well enough. If it hadn't been for this family, she would never have ended up like this.

Still, Jessica said nothing.

Timothy was nearly at his breaking point.

"Even if you're set on a divorce, you're coming back with me to the family estate today-no arguments."

It was his grandfather's birthday. He had to bring her.

Thud, thud, thud.

sounded

Great-Grandpa

off. He frowned, tilting his small face up to Timothy. "Dad, is Mom upset because Miss

pressed his lips together, offering

He walked over to Jessica and

sudden touch made her

and coaxing. "Mom, Miss Sheila's only staying with us because

Jessica lowered her head.

were innocent as ever, but his

brought his lover into their home with open arms, and now her own son was siding with an outsider. Any show of emotion

her stomach up

pulled her trembling

be it. Let Sheila accompany them to

she signed, "I've said

raised his hand, about to slap her. Jessica squeezed her eyes shut and turned

a blow hung in the air, but

as he

You won't go? Then get out of

have the patience to argue with

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