Chapter 1640

"Jenna, let's go upstairs."

Adler took Jenna's hand and headed towards the staircase.

The second floor was quiet, the light in the hallway dim but sufficient.

At the very end was Adler's mother's bedroom.

The bedroom door was open, and inside, May was sitting at the vanity, arranging her hair.

Approaching fifty, May's features were still striking, though she let time trace its marks boldly across her face. "Is Wesley back?"

May saw Adler in the mirror; turning to look, she saw Adler holding Jenna's hand, standing behind her.

"Mom."

on Jenna's hand,

May's gaze finally rested

"Jenna... you're the Jenna? Wesley often mentioned you

he's brought a girl home. If you two really have feelings for each other, let's set a wedding date. Wesley will take good care of you. If he ever bullies you, I'll

face was filled with a warm smile, looking

her was mentally unwell, often suffering from episodes of madness, Jenna couldn't help but feel

inquired about Adler's family matters, and Adler seldom

it didn't mean

during many nights, Adler wondered why his father disliked him, and why his mother had become the way she was

glanced at Adler

be discussed. Jenna quietly asked, "Auntie.. where's Uncle? Wesley and I are planning

Wesley, May's expression turned melancholic: "Your uncle... He's tied up with work at the company and can't make it back for now." "When will he be back? We want

I'll have the housekeeper call him, ask him

hand, May suddenly stood up,

a drawer and

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