Chapter 196

As Jessie stormed out of the room, she slammed the door loudly.

Once she was gone, Lynn approached. Noticing Jean’s pale face, she asked with concern, “Are you okay, Ms. Sawyer? Should I call the doctor to check on you?”

Jean shook her head, “No need, I’m fine.”

Lynn, seeing how distressed Jean looked, handed her a cup of warm water. “Ms. Sawyer, are all your relatives like this?”

Jean gave a bitter smile. They favor boys over girls. I’ve been looked down upon by my family since I was a child. If it weren’t for my relationship with Brad, they wouldn’t even glance at me.”

about favoritism toward boys made Lynn more

younger brother. They had five children, three of whom were born secretly just to have

away two of my younger sisters, and one sister died shortly after birth. But I heard from the neighbors that the baby girl was actually alive.

in the dead

question immediately. Holding the cup tightly, she drew warmth from it and stared,

silence, she finally spoke. “Lynn, please call Brad and tell him everything that happened.

“Alright, I’ll choose my words carefully

of Phoenix Villa and looked toward the

abruptly and took Sean

everything. Sean was all he

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