Chapter 286



Although I had come to terms with my feelings for Conrad, it didn't mean the awkwardness and pain had vanished.

"Felicia, seriously, you suffered such injustice but didn't say anything. That house was for you, and you should've kicked Haley out. You'd rather let the homeless stay there," Jacqueline couldn't stand injustice.

Maybe that was also why Herschel was such a straight shooter, out of love for her and probably a bit of fear of ruffling her feathers.

Conrad and I were over, so there was no point in bringing it up again. I tried to calm her down. "Jacqueline, it's all in the past now."

"I might get past it. But I can't let it go. I'll have the house taken back today," Jacqueline was furious.

I forced a smile. "Even if you drive Haley out of the house, Conrad can buy another place."

Haley was just the intruder, but it was Conrad who gave her the chance. The real issue is Conrad, not Haley.

"That might be his business, but that house belongs to you. No other woman should live there," Jacqueline's words warmed my heart.

That kind of protection felt like what a mother would offer her daughter.

"Jacqueline, I know you're looking out for me, trying to stand up for me, but it's unnecessary. Don't trouble yourself or get angry," I tried to dissuade Jacqueline.

Jacqueline carried out her plan, Conrad might think I was behind it. I didn't want to get entangled anymore to avoid Haley thinking I was competing for

his mistress regret it. Don't worry

the case, I didn't try

mistress in your marital home, if I see him, I

house. I had no idea

while, I decided to

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was in the kitchen, a glance proved me

his room. As I was about to turn toward the doorway, I heard the bathroom door open, and Ernest came

met mine, carrying a different intensity than usual, making my heart

mumbled, "I'm hungry. Please make me something good to

respond as expected. He walked

my hand to

holding

me. I had left it in

bath

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Ernest had

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