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

Li Man. He went to Alice’s

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 Wilson Garcia is a boy.” This had been a long–standing

Jack’s expression changed.“No.”

You broke up, didn’t

words “broke up” pierced Jack’s heart.“I never agreed to break up, and I

a daughter, have another one with Dad. IVF

Wilson was speechless.

and his

relationship.

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

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 and change. I’ll take you shopping. I heard there are new clothes, perfect for young girls. Her excitement was barely contained; she wanted to indulge in

an excuse to

Jack

at the time. She needs to return to

Let’s do this another

Julia weren’t engaged, she was unsettled. Her

Alice’s wrist. “I’ll take

quickly,

chance to respond before Jack took

the room,

haven’t changed

stopped,

Man get you something.” Jack didn’t want her alone with his mother, fearing a slip of the tongue.

bra.” How could she

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