"W-What did you say?" Cindy's expression stiffened for a moment.

Jodie stabbed at the steak on her plate. Her fork froze mid-air, the desire to bring it to her mouth evaporating. Her appetite had vanished. What she craved wasn't the taste of the steak but the satisfaction of sinking her fork into Maisie's flesh, tearing it into pieces, and spitting it onto the ground.

Cindy's conscience lingered. "Jojo, taking someone's life... That's not right, is it? Besides, your brother already hurt her once. It's miraculous that she survived. You should..."

"Are you my mom or hers?" Jodie seethed with anger.

Cindy trembled, attempting to placate. "Of course, I'm your mom. You're my dear daughter!"

"Then help me with this!"

Cindy shrugged, hesitant to say more.

From their dining spot, they observed the hotel entrance across the street.

At that moment, Maisie, Daniel, and Wilfred emerged from the hotel.

stood outside, conversing, each adorned with

delicacy. Wilfred

Jodie was stupefied.

a different look in

hadn't gone awry 20 years ago, these three may now have

quivered. Uncontrollable jealousy and hatred coiled around her like vines, binding

cautiously looked at her, asking softly, "Jojo, what's wrong? Has that girl been bothering you

"No."

"Then why..."

dead! Can't you understand?" Jodie gritted her teeth, her eyes red,

want her dead!" Each

was taken aback, remaining

to oppose her. Moreover, Wilfred was her biological father. Even though it wasn't known now, the truth would

Jodie do

she

was for Maisie to vanish from this world, and all troubles would

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