Kathryn hesitated to disclose to Jessica the truth about Kelly's father being Byron and that he was aware of it. She also refrained from revealing that Byron was getting engaged despite knowing about the situation.Kelly was in a vegetative state, but he didn't care about her at all. He hadn't even given them an explanation yet."You've just finished your surgery. You have to stay calm, okay?" Kathryn said in a soft voice.Jessica closed her eyes. Tears streamed down her cheeks as memories of Kelly's sensible nature flooded her mind. Kelly was such a sensible child. Jessica couldn't understand why she had to suffer all of this. Kelly had done nothing wrong at all.Her breath caught at the thought."Find him for me…" Jessica softly mumbled, appearing almost possessed. The desire to locate the man and exact revenge consumed her.Kathryn's heart ached as she held Jessica in her arms.…Jessica hated both Krista and the man.Meanwhile, Krista had lost contact with Jessica since
Krista, however, had a request at the moment. "Please don't mention it to her now, okay? Give me some time." There was a sense of pleading in her tone as she spoke.Despite not having revealed the truth to Jessica yet, Krista found solace in caring for her.Jessica had been so small when she left her. She had never taken care of Jessica and had never let her experience the love of a mother.Krista had investigated Jessica's childhood. She knew that Wendy had treated Jessica badly. Jessica was like a slave to the family from a young age. Her life was even worse than Kathryn's.Krista believed that, unlike Jessica, Kathryn had Noel to lean on. Despite the hardships, Kathryn wouldn't suffer as much with Noel's love.Krista was distressed by what Jessica had been through. Jessica had been living under Wendy's constant oppression for years.Kathryn nodded as she met Krista's pleading eyes. "I won't tell her."Knowing Jessica's recent successful surgery, Kathryn hesitated to burden he
Krista pondered and took out a card from her bag. She then handed it to Kathryn."What's this?" Kathryn asked."There's one million dollars here. Please give this to Jessica for me." Krista thought she had been thoughtless about it, after all. Jessica hadn't had a good life ever since she had gotten married to Matthew. She didn't really have a job either after she got divorced. Jessica even had to take care of Kelly. Krista was convinced that she lacked sufficient funds.Kathryn frowned.Krista thrust the card into her hand. "You're a smart woman. I know you'll figure out how to give this to her."Kathryn looked at the card in her hand and eventually nodded. "Alright."She thought it wouldn't be a big deal to take Krista's money as she had to make amends with Jessica, after all.Krista was slightly relieved when Kathryn accepted her card.Nobody knew how she managed to get through recently. She had been hoping that she was the one lying on the hospital bed instead whenever
Jessica once only wanted to live a calm and peaceful life with Kelly. That was why she had been working hard and trying her best to care for Kelly after her divorce.Yet, her peace was eventually shattered when it was discovered that Kelly wasn't Matthew's daughter. It had led to a series of problems.Kelly was driven into depression because of the prejudice of the society. She had even gotten into a vegetative state, and here she was, lying unconscious before them. Jessica's once simple wishes had transformed into deep-seated hatred."What desires do you have, then? Tell me. I'll help you…""Kathryn!" Jessica fiercely interrupted Kathryn before she could finish what she intended to say.Kathryn was stunned.Jessica stared right back at Kathryn. Kathryn saw the fierceness in her eyes when their gazes met.The formerly gentle and weary gaze in Jessica's eyes unexpectedly revealed a touch of untamed spirit.The sudden shift in Jessica's behavior left Kathryn feeling stifled.
Jessica displayed unprecedented stubbornness, leaving Kathryn perplexed about what Byron might have done to instill such determination in her.Krista had been waiting outside all the time. Immediately after leaving Sunshine Bay, Kathryn entered the car. Krista wasted no time inquiring, "How did it go? Why did she want to work? Did you give her the money?"Krista seemed somewhat naïve about the situation, assuming that Jessica's desire to work was solely driven by financial need. She thought that by providing the money, Jessica could dedicate her focus to healing without the added urgency of returning to work. Kathryn furrowed her brows as she glanced at Krista. "She's going back to work at Skyline Group.""What?"Krista felt a sudden suffocation upon hearing Kathryn's words. She knew that Jessica had worked at Skyline Group.However, Jessica was unaware of Byron's identity as Kelly's father.With a perplexed look, Krista turned to Kathryn. "Is it necessary for her to go to wo
The mistakes Krista made led to repercussions she couldn't escape. In the past, she engaged in various nefarious activities without a care in the world. Unopposed by anyone, she never contemplated the possibility of facing consequences. It was surprising to witness a woman of her strength now open to accepting any judgment that might come her way."Did you say that Byron knows that Kelly is his daughter?"Kathryn nodded. "Yes."Krista's eyes regained focus with a newfound clarity, yet a merciless glint remained. Byron's audacity in getting engaged to another woman despite knowing Kelly was his daughter left her incredulous.Fury surged within Krista upon learning of Byron's deal with Jessica, securing her continued presence at his side. What was he trying to do?It became unmistakably clear that Byron's intentions were anything but pure.Krista took a deep breath. "Alright, I've got it. I'll deal with it."Krista didn't delve into the specifics of her plan, but now she underst
Tally lapsed into silence, realizing the seriousness of the matter had left her own mind in disarray. She suddenly grasped why Kathryn was on the brink of tears in her panic.Acknowledging the complexity of the situation, Tally admitted that she, too, might feel an urge to cry. The sheer absurdity of the entire ordeal left her utterly astounded."What about Byron, then? Does he know Krista is Jessica's mother?""I have no idea."Tally lapsed into silence once more. Given the complicated and unclear nature of the situation, Tally thought it was understandable that Kathryn might not be fully informed. In such a tangled web, determining Byron's true intentions in making a deal with Jessica seemed challenging.However, with Byron attempting to bring Jessica back into his fold after getting engaged to Cindy, Tally was convinced that Byron's intentions were far from simple, especially considering Jessica's prior employment at Skyline Group.Tally contemplated briefly before suggestin
After discussing the issue with Tally, Kathryn gained clarity on what to do and felt a sense of calm. Her anxiety had dissipated.Simultaneously, just as Tally had managed to calm Kathryn, her landline rang with Markus on the line. Amidst still processing her emotions, Tally promptly answered the call, prompted by the absence of a caller ID. "Hello.""You've got two days."Upon hearing Markus' words, Tally was instantly infuriated. "What?""Apologize to Yvonne."Tally was left speechless, unable to fathom Markus's audacity. He seemed unwilling to move past the issue. She might have engaged in an argument in the past, but her current rage led her to end the call.Irina saw Tally with a long face when she entered her office. "Did something happen with Mrs. Albert?"Irina sensed a unique turmoil within Tally, which only Kathryn could evoke.Kathryn had the knack for leaving Tally speechless with fury. If anyone else had provoked her, Tally would most likely have exploded. "No,"