Six Brothers Plea for Forgiveness

Chapter 316

Alice never dreamed she’d see Madam Wilson again under these circumstances. She’d expected a wealthy matron to wave a check in her face, warning her not to try to climb the social ladder. This was completely unexpected.

to worry

But Alice didn’t sign, leaving the boxes on the table. She said seriously, “You don’t need to about Jack and me…”

“Child, I want you to be my daughter, not because of Jack. I’m his stepmother; I can’t control everything. But I genuinely like you.” Madam Wilson saw the apprehension in Alice’s eyes; her actions could easily be misinterpreted. But she truly wanted to make amends and liked Alice. Knowing Alice’s unhappy life, she wanted to offer her a nurturing family. But Madam Wilson, didn’t you prefer Miss Garcia as your daughter–in–law?” Madam Wilson hesitated, then explained awkwardly, “I did, but it was just wishful thinking. Jack never agreed. Don’t misunderstand him; he’s only ever liked one girl

you.”

Madam Wilson couldn’t lie to Alice about that. But that girl

girl was Alice.

Madam Wilson couldn’t imagine Alice’s reaction to the truth about the car accident, but the hurt would be far greater.

Alice felt conflicted after hearing Madam Wilson’s explanation. Were Julia’s words all lies?

The door opened, and Jack strode in, a stern expression on his face, accompanied by TG’s PR

team.

Alice was stunned. Since their breakup at the gym, they’d had no contact. He was in a suit, his hair perfectly styled, the epitome of a successful businessman.

Jack saw Alice in the salon robe, with a seaweed mud mask on her face. She didn’t look like she was being pressured by his mother. The atmosphere was tense.

Alice glanced at Jack and looked away.

did you get here? And

He went to Alice’s side.“Mom, I told you not to interfere with Alice’s life.”

and bought her gifts.” Madam Wilson felt wronged.“Oh, and I have something to tell you: I want to adopt Alice as my goddaughter. You know I’ve always wanted a daughter, but

Jack’s expression changed.“No.”

broke up, didn’t you?”

up” pierced Jack’s heart.“I never agreed to break up, and I won’t.” Alice could be

you want a daughter, have another one with Dad. IVF technology is so advanced;

Wilson was speechless.

surprised but remained silent. Jack and his stepmother seemed to have

relationship.

grabbed Alice’s hand, angrily addressing Jack.“You got dumped, and that’s not my Tault.”

they stop mentioning the breakup? Did they think she wasn’t there? Wasn’t the wealthy matron supposed to wave a check? Why was this so unconventional? Madam Wilson was still holding Alice’s hand.“Alice, go wash your face

looking for an excuse to refuse.

Jack

needs to return to school. The

I forgot. Let’s do this another time.”

Jack and Julia weren’t engaged, she was unsettled. Her anger and the breakup stemmed from Jack’s relationship with Julia. Now she

took Alice’s wrist. “I’ll take her

Wilson said quickly, Take the

no chance to

room, Alice

I haven’t

stopped,

her alone with his mother, fearing a slip of the tongue.

not wearing a bra.” How could she