Kathryn didn't want to be afraid of Chris, but damn, what the hell was going on with her? Was she unable to control her own instincts? Since Chris had exploited her for years, was she instinctively servile to him?Kathryn was mad at herself for being such a wimp. "I-I'm not afraid of you! I'm warning you. You'd better not mess with me, or I'll divorce you!" Kathryn roared after mustering up some courage.The word "divorce" got on Chris' nerves. He grabbed the back of her neck with one hand and her arm with the other. He held her firmly, preventing her from being in any danger."What are you doing …" Kathryn wanted to yell, but only a whimper escaped her.Feeling her breath on his skin, Chris lost control of himself for a moment, but he still tried his best to restrain himself. He missed her. Nobody knew how much he thought about her when he discovered the hospital had misdiagnosed him. Now that she was right before him, he felt himself losing control even more.Kathryn's heart wa
In contrast to Kathryn's peaceful life, Jessica wasn't doing as well.The lawsuit between her and Matthew had begun. Kathryn had asked Chris to hire a lawyer to defend her.Since Jessica wasn't the one who took the initiative to cheat and was also an unconscious victim in that incident, she was sentenced not to compensate for the losses Matthew had claimed. Karen was upset about that outcome and said she would ask Matthew to file an appeal.As a result, Jessica was exhausted, both physically and mentally.Things weren't going well for Kelly in school, either. When she came home in the evening, Jessica hurriedly prepared dinner for her."Do your homework for now. I'll get dinner ready soon!"Kelly said nothing in response and entered the study with her school bag.When Jessica finished preparing dinner, she went to the study to get her. When she opened the door to see what happened, she yelled at what she saw, "Oh no, Kelly! Kelly!"Her hysterical screams resounded throughout th
Before Byron could say anything, Jessica said, "Mr. Byron, I'm handing in my resignation tomorrow!""Are you leaving?" Byron asked coldly, raising an eyebrow.Jessica nodded, and she couldn't stop the tears from rolling down her cheeks.She had graduated from college, and with Wendy's help, she stayed in Harbolean, the place where everyone was trying to go.In the eyes of those in Everburns Highlands, she had married someone in the big city, living the life everybody dreamed of. But who would have thought that this place was the biggest source of her depression and pain?Looking back now, she had never been happy since she moved to Harborlean. Now, she felt so suffocated that she wanted to escape."I'm really sorry, but please find someone who can take over my job as soon as possible," Jessica choked. She wished she could leave this place immediately, but she still had some responsibility for her work.Just now, she called Kelly's homeroom teacher. Kelly wouldn't be going to sch
Jessica was sitting by her bed, crying endlessly, "You don't have to go to school anymore, okay? No more school …"Kathryn heard the noises and walked into the ward.Chris, who was walking behind Kathryn, noticed Byron. He approached him and asked in a low voice, "What happened?"Byron told him what happened tonight.Chris was a little shocked. Kathryn asked him to use his connections to get Kelly into another school, so he did as she asked. But Kelly had only been in the school for a while, and something had already happened.Byron glanced at the time on his watch and said, "I'll be heading home!" Since Jessica's family was here, he didn't intend to stay there any longer.Chris nodded and patted his arm. "Thank you."Byron nodded at his words and left.But as Chris watched his leave, he furrowed his brows. Why would Byron be in a remote place like Cloudshade?...In the ward, Jessica initially couldn't control her emotions when she saw Kathryn. However, when she saw her preg
Jonathan was jolted awake by Byron making a phone call in the middle of the night to inquire about a child. Instantly, curiosity mingled with concern in Jonathan's mind. "Are you trying to locate a girl from Gems Elementary School?"Heavens! Could Byron have finally located the woman from his past, the one who shared a momentary connection with him? Was he the father of the child now attending elementary school?For years, everyone in Byron's circle of assistants had been aware of his quest to find this mysterious woman. Many had given up hope as the years passed without any leads. It was an unexpected turn of events that they had now seemingly located that woman.Upon hearing Jonathan's unmistakable shock in his voice, Byron felt an instant surge of irritation coursing through him.Before Byron could even respond, Jonathan pressed further, "Do you know what grade and class the child was in?"How could Byron know such details, especially the specific grade and class of the chi
Kathryn didn't specify which doctor she'd had in mind for Kelly, but Jessica understood the implications as she glanced at Kathryn. A feeling of suffocation had washed over her.Kathryn comfortingly patted Jessica's back. "Let's find a doctor for Kelly. It'll ease your mind, right?"Jessica sank into deep contemplation. She felt an urgent need to take Kelly away from the current environment, but the image from tonight's study haunted her thoughts. The fact that a child in elementary school had resorted to such extreme actions left her wondering if Kelly was in deep distress.The mere thought tore at Jessica's heart, and pain flickered in her eyes. "Kelly is my child. What should I do for her?" The decision she had made earlier now left her feeling lost.If Kelly was indeed struggling emotionally, changing her environment seemed imperative. However, whether it would genuinely address her internal struggles remained uncertain to Jessica.Kathryn took hold of Jessica's hand. "You s
At the hospital, Chris and Kathryn arranged for the best nursing assistant to care for Kelly before they left. Given Kelly's condition, Jessica had to stay by her side without leaving. So, the nursing assistant had to assist her with other tasks.In the middle of the night, Kelly woke up. She saw Jessica, who looked worn out, by her bedside. She distantly called out, "Mommy."After Jessica calmed down, she thought that responsibility must be assigned for this incident. Even if she decided to take Kelly away, she still had to hold those responsible accountable. As a mother, seeking justice for her child became an unwavering determination within her.Jessica snapped back to reality after she heard Kelly's distant voice.She felt an overwhelming sense of guilt when she looked at Kelly, who still appeared pale and weak. "Are you awake? Do you need some water?""I don't want to drink anything." Kelly shook her head.At that moment, Jessica keenly felt Kelly's emotional distance, w
Jessica and Kelly had no use for the children's apologies since they had no intention of returning to that school.Jessica closed her eyes momentarily before stating, "Apologies are not necessary. I believe Kelly never wants to see them again.""What do you mean?" Maxim questioned."Each person must pay one million dollars in compensation," Jessica said with her sharp, ice-cold eyes.Maxim and Linda were instantly stunned! At that moment, they felt a hint of resentment toward Jessica. One million dollars?! Was she trying to bleed them dry?Seeing their shocked silence, Jessica sneered, "What? You can't afford it?"Maxim snapped back to reality, his back drenched in cold sweat. If Jessica insisted on such a demand, they dared not refuse. After all, Chris and Byron were not to be offended.He said awkwardly, "Mrs. Michael, I think you understand that some families of the students in our school are very ordinary. Some even have the pressure of housing loans and car loans."Jessica