Chapter 439

Jessica's whole body went tense as she endured the pain in her heart, refraining from turning around to question Catherine.

She wanted to ask Catherine why she thought she could be her mother. In fact, she wanted to tell Catherine that she had no right to be her mother.

Jessica clenched tight on the door handle. Then, she let it go and left without saying a word.

Of course, Catherine wouldn't give up that easily.

She quickly chased after Jessica and grabbed her wrist.

"Jessie, could you talk to me, please? It won't take long." Catherine sobbed, almost sounding like she was begging Jessica.

But her words and touch breached the defenses Jessica had built around herself. Without considering whether Catherine might fall, Jessica clenched her fist and angrily shook Catherine's hand off.

Catherine was caught off guard and gasped in surprise. She backed away a few steps but didn't fall to the ground.

In a cold and emotionless tone, Jessica said, "Ma'am, don't just simply call