The Heartbreak Prescription by Glazed Snow

Chapter 721

Jessica's expression darkened. She hadn't expected Brittany and Wendy to show up at such a critical moment. These two were definitely not part of the plan.

She rose quickly, forcing a smile. "Mom? What are you doing here?

Brittany's gaze swept over her. "I came to check on you."

Jessica's lips curved, though her eyes remained cold. "I'm okay. You didn't have to check on me." Her tone sharpened slightly." And why did you bring her?"

Wendy blinked innocently. "Hi, Jessica."

Jessica looped her arm through Brittany's, her grip just a little too tight. "You know that Wendy and I don't get along. She's always treated me horribly. I can't stand her!"

Brittany sighed. "She already explained everything to me. She's a nice girl. Maybe there were misunderstandings before, but I expect you two to get along from now on. Can you do that?"

Jessica stiffened as disgust coiled in her chest.

Was Brittany taking Wendy's side? Of course she did. They were related, after all.

"But I'm your daughter," Jessica said, voice trembling with wounded pride. "Why won't you ever stand up for me?"

Brittany's patience wore thin. "I know you're my daughter, but I care about Wendy, too. Is it so hard to be civil?"

Jessica fell silent, fists clenched.

eyes flicked around the room. "Where's

Jessica's stomach dropped.

father was supposed to be home. Where

slow, calculated smile spread across Jessica's face. "He's in his room. Did

nodded. "Sure. Lead the

sweetly. "Follow

climbed the stairs, stopping outside Horace's

might be resting. Let's be quiet and give him a nice

Brittany agreed.

knob and pushed the door open,

Brittany tensed. "What's wrong?"

leaned in. "Is

stepped aside, her face the picture of feigned shock. "I-I

peered inside and

were in sleepwear, their movements intimate, heated. The air practically

haze, but Ida was

she saw

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was here.

Brittany a smile, Ida

kiss to his

in the fabric of her nightgow smooth skin

edge