Emma recognized that, given Benjamin's behavior, she and Susan wouldn't stand a chance if anything were to happen to Arthur. They would have brought Kathryn back into the family if they knew Benjamin would react aggressively. Susan shared similar thoughts, acknowledging that their impulsive actions had led to the current situation."Should we bring her home instead?" Susan suggested through gritted teeth. At this point, she was willing to disregard the potential consequences of Kathryn returning to the family. The strained relationship between Kathryn and the Winchesters had become a significant source of distress.They had called Benjamin yesterday. He didn't return home at all. They weren't able to meet him in person. They were completely on their own. It seemed like they were nothing to him anymore all of a sudden.Emma and Susan had been thinking about the matter. They believed that Kathryn was the reason why everything happened. They were certain that everything would be
Tally wondered if the Winchesters thought no one was by Kathryn's side."I'm only soft-hearted to certain people like you," Kathryn said.Tally fell silent. She was initially enraged. Yet, she immediately cooled down after listening to Kathryn's sweet remark."Hmph! At least you still have some conscience.""Don't worry. I won't back down on the matter with the Winchesters.""Well, promise me you won't back down even if Travis and Benjamin ask you about it."Tally was aware that Travis and Benjamin were quite nice to Kathryn. She knew Kathryn wouldn't agree to it even when Emma and Susan harassed her, but what if Travis and Benjamin asked Kathryn about it?Tally perceived the situation as exceedingly serious. She believed that if Kathryn were to pass the crossmatch test successfully but still refused to donate her kidney, it would put immense pressure on her. In Tally's view, Kathryn must avoid undergoing the crossmatch test at all costs.Kathyrn nodded. "Don't worry. Nobody
Nevertheless, Kathryn found this particular coldness from Jessica not at all bothersome. Taking a deep breath, Kathryn stated, "I won't be going.""Kathryn, I just hope you're okay. You're the only one who is doing well by my side," Jessica's voice carried a tone of resignation.Tears welled up in Kathryn's eyes upon hearing Jessica's words. "You don't have to worry about me. Actually, I—""Talk to you later. I've got something else to do." Jessica abruptly hung up, perhaps anticipating what Kathryn was about to say.Kathryn could hardly breathe when she heard the disconnected tone. She recollected what Jessica had told her before. Jessica had emphasized that she and Kelly were the most important people in her life. Discovering the identity of Kelly's father and her own mother wouldn't alter the fact that Kathryn and Kelly held that paramount place. That explained Jessica's reluctance to involve Kathryn in Byron's affairs; she was content and reassured by Kathryn's current well
Moreover, it was Krista who was responsible for Kelly's current state, making her actions utterly unforgivable.Tally sighed. "Oh, gosh. I can't believe it turned out like this."She expressed irritation at the unfolding events. "What kind of grudges does Byron have against Krista that he needs to make a deal with Jessica?"Kathryn fell silent. Nobody knew what kind of grudges there was between Byron and Krista either.Tally continued before Kathryn could respond, "But many people in Harborlean consider her their enemy because of how ruthless she was back then. I guess it's not surprising if the Hunts also have grievances against her."While she wasn't aware of the specifics of the grudges, Tally believed they must be significant since Byron and Jessica had joined forces."Forget about it. Krista deserves it even if her own daughter is hurting her," Tally pondered and said. Her impression of Krista was far from positive, given Krista's attempts on Kathryn's life in the past.Ta
Observing Kathryn's confusion, Tally continued, "Jessica may appear gentle, but that demeanor is reserved solely for you. She wouldn't continue tolerating things indefinitely if she could divorce Matthew.Kathryn was left dumbfounded, her heart pounding in her chest.Kathryn recalled that Jessica had initiated the divorce. Despite being fully aware of the challenges that came with single-handedly caring for Kelly, Jessica didn't dwell on it much in that particular moment.Concern for Jessica lingered in Kathryn's mind, deepening after her conversation with Tally. She acknowledged that, like the Glenns, the Hunts had a questionable history during their early years in Harborlean.If Jessica truly intended to seek revenge on Byron, Kathryn believed the former would only be futilely fighting. "Kat? Kathryn?" Tally waved her hand before Kathryn's eyes, noticing her increasingly pallid face. Kathryn snapped back to reality instantly, looking toward Tally with a numb expression. "Wh
Krista felt stifled as she locked eyes with Jessica's icy gaze."Never approach me again. I don't want to see you, and I refuse to acknowledge our relationship," Jessica declared with a chilling demeanor. Krista was left in shock, a suffocating tension settling over her. Hearing such words from the child she had sought for years was more tormenting than she could have imagined. Over the years, she had envisioned the reunion with her daughter countless times, planning ways to mend their relationship and express her love.Never had she fathomed that her daughter had been close all this time. Yet, Krista had unknowingly been inflicting pain upon her daughter and even endangering her own granddaughter."It's understandable if you don't want to see me, but please don't get into harm's way because of me.""'Harming myself because of you'? Do you believe you deserve such consideration?" Jessica's tone turned colder as she mocked Krista's thoughts. Jessica's few words inflicted more
Krista was ready to comply with any request and pay any price Jessica demanded, just as long as she agreed to step away from Byron and forge her own path. But at that moment, reality hit Krista hard—Jessica couldn't. Byron was about to get engaged to Cindy, a move driven by a sinister motive to exact revenge on Krista. He had ensnared Jessica in an abyss of his making, and it was all part of the Hunts' plan for payback.Krista suspected that Jessica's compliance was somehow tied to Kelly. If that was the case, Krista knew what needed to be done. She closed her eyes and spoke with a chilling resolve, "Find out where Kelly is now."David nodded. "Alright."They had initially dismissed the idea of searching for Kelly, assuming Byron wouldn't harm his own flesh and blood. However, it became clear that Kelly was the key to saving Jessica."Keep an eye on the Neils as well. Make sure they don't stir up any trouble for me right now." Krista's tone carried a cold edge when mentioning the
Krista believed none of them had the right to dictate the terms if Byron wanted to discuss the matter. As Byron wasn't Jessica, confronting him didn't stir any guilt in Krista.Byron lapsed into silence. Just as his remark about Krista almost taking Kelly's life had provoked her, his complexion paled when Krista mentioned Kelly's depression."If we're discussing the harm inflicted on Kelly, we share equal responsibility," Krista asserted, convinced that Kelly's leap from the building was driven by depression. This behavior, she thought, stemmed from facing overwhelming adversity.Softening her tone, Krista met Byron's pained gaze. "Come after me if you hate me. Let Jessica go. Let her be with Kelly."Her words were calm, containing a touch of pleading yet carrying an undertone of toughness. It wasn't just a final concession. It was also an ultimatum to Byron. Observing Byron's continued silence, Krista pressed on, "I'll pay whatever price you demand." Krista intended to ensur