Chapter 848:

He opened the door to find the two sisters standing there.

Lacey quickly regained her composure, her face reflecting no emotion.

Jake frowned at the sight of them.

‘Were you listening to my conversation?’ he asked, his voice laden with suspicion.

Jeanette shook her head vigorously.

‘No, we just got here,’ she replied.

Relieved by her response, Jake dropped the subject.

He stared at her, an idea crossing his mind.

He bent down so he could look into her eyes.

‘I thought you were at the party with your sister,’ he said.

‘Why didn’t I see you?’

simply curious, but his question filled the

could answer, Jeanette began to

go anywhere,’ she

getting in trouble that she felt tears building up in her

Jake was surprised.

think

clear

called quickly, placing Jeanette behind her back

a little under the

noticing the suspicious look

spoke, her voice tinged

I didn’t want

at that stage where she wants to

kids picked on

only found out after the party was

want to talk about it, and you should understand that. She’s always been sensible, even when

harassed?’ Jake’s suspicion quickly turned to concern,

he asked,

Lacey smiled bitterly.

‘I don’t know exactly.

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