Jonathan felt a chill as he met Byron's icy gaze, but he pressed on, stating, "She is still the mother of your child."Even though Jessica was Krista's daughter, that didn't change the fact that she was Kelly's mother. Even if Byron had no desire to see Jessica or the still-unconscious Kelly, he shouldn't have crossed certain boundaries."So, you feel for her, huh?" Byron asked coldly.Jonathan froze at his question. How he felt for her wasn't the point. "Anyone would empathize with her situation, no?"Jonathan was right. No one in the Skyline Group thought Jessica's predicament was funny. What happened to Jessica and Kelly was no secret.When Jessica married Matthew, she was oblivious to the identity of her child's father, leading to her becoming a subject of mockery by some.Eventually, she discovered that Byron was the father, a truth that remained concealed for numerous years. Only those lacking compassion would find amusement in such a situation.Jonathan was right. Anyo
At a noon rendezvous in a restaurant, Jessica met with Kendall. Despite the passage of many years, she instantly recognized him the moment she entered the restaurant.Kendall spotted her, and a silent exchange of glances ensued, both seemingly at a loss for words. The prolonged separation made the reunion somewhat awkward.She smiled. "It's been years, and you haven't changed one bit.""Well, you have changed," Kendall remarked as he poured her a glass of water with care.Jessica expressed gratitude and reached for the glass, but her right hand, wrapped in a bandage, caught Kendall's attention.The smile on Kendall's face faltered. "What happened to your hand?""I injured it. Accidentally cut myself. It's a small matter," she said leisurely as if she was unbothered by everything that had happened in the office earlier.Kendall frowned. "What do you do for work? How did you hurt your hand?"Jessica said, "I'm a secretary. I'd cut myself while wrapping old utility blades for disp
Having been engrossed in an overseas experiment for several years, Kendall finally returned and headed straight to Everburns Highlands. The sight of two girls clad in tattered clothing pierced his heart like a needle, a haunting image from the years gone by."How is Kathryn doing?"What Jessica went through was too much to take in. Kendall didn't want to get into the details, so he asked about Kathryn.Jessica relaxed at the mention of Kathryn. "She is doing well.""Is she?" Kendall sounded doubtful by his tone. From what he remembered, Kathryn was a timid girl who always needed Jessica to protect her.Jessica nodded. "Yes, she married into the Albert family. Chris Albert is her husband.""Chris Albert?" Kendall was shocked.Jessica nodded, meeting Kendall's disbelieving gaze. "Do you know him?""Of course!" Kendall revealed their close friendship during their shared time studying overseas. Being from Harborlean, Kendall was familiar with Chris, hailing from one of the wealthie
When Krista loosened her grip, Jessica left without turning back.Krista turned around. Struggling to steady her breath, she watched as Jessica left. A dark glint flickered in her eyes. About to pivot away, Byron emerged from the nearby entrance.Krista halted upon seeing him and walked in his direction. Byron frowned as she approached, and when Krista spotted Cindy behind him, she had an inkling where Jessica's injury came from."Pfft! Everyone said Ms. Neils was elegant and proper. Yet, from my perspective, it appears otherwise."Cindy's breath caught when she locked eyes with Krista."Revealing your hand before the wedding? Is this the outcome of Neils' family values?"As the members of the Skyline Group spilled out of the company, they paused to witness the unfolding tension. Spotting Byron, their initial intent to mock dissipated, yet strange gazes lingered on Cindy.Cindy paled as she felt the silent scrutiny from everyone around."Byron," she said, timidly holding onto
David asked, "What do you mean?"Krista responded, "I want to be alone right now."David felt unsettled when she said she wanted to be alone."Go back!" Krista reiterated. Though David wanted to say something, he yielded to Krista's insistence and nodded before leaving.After David left, Krista went to the driver's seat. She didn't start the car but made a call instead."Madam Preston," came the prompt answer."Find out where Byron is taking Cindy Neils.""Okay."She ended the call.The images of Jessica's injured hand haunted Krista's thoughts, like thorns pricking at her heart, impossible to dislodge.Soon, she received a call.Krista answered, "Hello.""They went to Harmony Club.""Okay, find out Jessica's address for me."She went to Cloudshade, but Jessica was no longer residing there. She wanted to know where Jessica lived.She ended the call.Ending the call, Krista's mind swirled with thoughts of the hypocrite, Cindy. Anger intensified as she dwelled on her.
Byron made his way to the doctor's office, leaving Cindy to unleash her fury on the nurse in his absence."You bunch of good-for-nothings! Why do I need one month to heal? Do you have any idea that I'm getting engaged in one week?"Her dresses for her engagement and wedding were ready. The news of needing a month infuriated her.Cindy lost her cool.Her rage for Krista had reached its limit.The nurse was shocked by the sudden burst of rage. The medical tray in her hands fell to the ground.Cindy was more outraged when she saw how clumsy the nurse was. "Get me a team of experts here. I need to recover in one week.""You have a fracture. How can it heal in one week?"Krista suddenly appeared at the entrance of Cindy's ward. She looked at Cindy with utter mockery.Cindy trembled in anger when Krista showed up.Krista walked over and said to the nurse, "You can go for now. She is not in a good mood, so please give her some space.""O-Okay," the nurse stammered, quickly retreatin
Was being Mrs. Hunt that great? With how Byron treated Jessica these days, Jessica wouldn't even agree to marry him even if he'd asked. There was no need for Krista to step in.She could tell from Jessica's recent change in personality that she was no longer frail. A look of shock settled on Cindy's face as Krista nonchalantly expressed her lack of concern."Then, tell her to stay as far away from Byron as possible.""Pfft! Why do you think she is hanging around that bastard? It's because of Kelly! If you have a way to tell us where Kelly is, rest assured she will be out of your hair no later than tomorrow."Everything turned out this way because of Kelly, and this was Krista's biggest worry. Byron was her granddaughter's father. What a joke!The tie between Jessica and Byron proved challenging to sever due to Kelly's involvement. Krista was determined not to let Jessica repeat the same mistakes she had made in her youth.Cindy, grappling with this new information, wondered abo
After spending an hour in the shower, Jessica finally emerged. A knock echoed through the door of her room, prompting her to head towards it while drying her hair with a towel. She cautiously inquired, "Who is it?"It was an old neighborhood, so there was no need for a management team.Then, Krista's voice came from outside the door. "Jess, it's me."Upon realizing it was Krista, Jessica couldn't help but tighten her grip on the door handle.She took a deep breath and finally opened the door.Krista stood by the door. Her attire was a stark contrast to the dim corridor she was in.Krista quickly noticed the blood on the bandages wrapped around Jessica's hand. She couldn't help but ache for her.Krista had exuded power in her confrontation with Cindy. However, facing Jessica, she instantly humbled herself. "Can I come in?" she asked with a hint of restraint.Jessica frowned. "It's late. I want to rest.""I won't bother you for too long. It will only take 10 minutes. Okay?"Nob