Jacqueline's eyes widened as her lips trembled.

Rowena furrowed her brows and barked in displeasure, "Stephen!"

Stephen ignored her entirely. Instead, his sharp gaze never left Jacqueline. "You'll

also grovel before Tess and apologize."

His eyes were so piercing that it felt as though they were blades slicing

Jacqueline apart.

Jacqueline's complexion turned white as a sheet, and she turned to look at Rowena pitifully. Then, she started sobbing. "Grandma..."

Rowena felt her heart ache at the sight. So, she cast a slightly reproachful look at Stephen. "Stephen, Jacqueline has indeed made mistakes, especially with the engagement ceremony incident. I will punish her myself, but choosing to expel her from the family? Don't you think you've gone too far?"

Tessa tugged her lips as a glint of mockery flashed in her eyes, but she remained silent.

he tugged Rowena

to hide Jacqueline's murderous deeds out of fear

patience. His expression was stony and severe. "I

in offense while her chest heaved with anger. "Stephen, I already said I'll punish her! Why are you

sneered.

as she questioned Stephen out of sheer rage, "How could you be so heartless? You used

retorted, "Grandma, Jacqueline covets me, her brother. She has committed numerous crimes, including murder! Are you still going to defend her after knowing

guard. She turned white as a sheet, and her eyes were as wide as saucers.

fearing that Rowena might suffer

"Stephen, that's enough." Then, he

only

ties with Caleb's illegitimate son, James. However, talk of Jacqueline loving Stephen romantically

here? Did Jacqueline truly

for Stephen?

saying, "Mrs. Jacobson Senior, please

be I'm

"Stephen explain yourself. What do you mean Jacqueline covets you?

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