Chapter 1401:

Being roughly the same age as Elma, Jeanette had always held a special place in Kallie’s heart.

Despite her disdain for Lacey’s actions, Kallie harbored no ill will toward Jeanette. She knew Jake had been supporting Jeanette’s studies abroad, even after Lacey’s downfall.

This didn’t bother Kallie in the slightest. She understood. She would have done the same in Jake’s shoes. After all, Jeanette was innocent of her sister’s misdeeds. As parents, they couldn’t bear the thought of a child suffering needlessly.

What truly baffled Kallie was Jeanette’s sudden return. Why would she leave her studies abroad and show up at their doorstep? Could she be in some kind of trouble? If that were the case, she could have easily reached out to Jake. He might not be the most outwardly affectionate person, but he wouldn’t ignore a plea for help.

A disturbing thought crept into Kallie’s mind—a suspicion that could explain the children’s animosity toward Jeanette.

done some terrible things, but that doesn’t mean Jeanette was involved. However, if you’re not ready to forgive her, that’s perfectly fine. You’ve been hurt, and it’s understandable to feel upset. Don’t blame

“It was her sister who caused you harm,

in her voice. “But Mom, when

Jeanette mention why she came?” Kallie inquired

her she couldn’t see Lacey anymore unless she stopped taking handouts from

was trying to have her cake and eat

for Jeanette. They simply wanted her to pick a side. After all, Lacey’s insidious poisoning had taken a severe toll on Elma’s health. Elma was now much more susceptible to illness, her health significantly compromised compared to other children her age. If Jeanette wanted to continue benefiting from the Reeves family’s

Jeanette for

𝙊𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡: g𝘼𝙇𝙉𝙊𝙑𝙀𝙇𝙎.𝘾𝙊𝙈

let Jeanette cause a scene. But I figure we might have been a bit harsh with her, and if the media got hold of this story, who knows what kind of

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