"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.

conversing, each

exuding petite delicacy. Wilfred shook hands

Jodie was stupefied.

in Wilfred's eyes toward her. Suddenly, an intense surge of hatred

ago, these three

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

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

"No."

"Then why..."

you understand?" Jodie gritted

just... want her dead!" Each

was taken

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

would Jodie

20 years, could she accept the vast disparity if she

vanish from this world,

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