“That’s not necessarily true.” Jennifer picked up a snack on the table and brought it to her mouth. “All men need a woman by their side. That’s all. Even if he stays with Mona, it doesn’t necessarily mean that their relationship is getting better. He’s just playing with her and regards that woman as a tool to meet his physiological needs. He’ll get bored of her sooner or later. What do you have to worry about?”Ginny suddenly felt relieved when she heard Jennifer say this.“In that case, I feel more comfortable. In fact, I know that Thaddeus doesn’t like Mona. If not for those two children being a burden on his back, he would’ve divorced her long ago.”Jennifer nodded, but before she could respond, a loud voice shouted behind her.“Shameless!”The two women having breakfast were startled by this voice and turned around to look at the old man who had spoken. Their expressions froze, and Ginny was so frightened that she spilled the hot coffee on her legs, making her cry out in pain.
“Don’t act pitiful. You know exactly what you’ve done.” Xavier scolded Ginny, “Ms. Kimball, you’re a reputable young lady from an affluent family, but you insist on staying in someone else's home. Haven’t you learned any manners?”“I...” A layer of moisture covered Ginny’s eyes. She was so aggrieved by the scolding that she was about to cry. “I’ve only been here for two days. I’m just visiting as a guest. If you don’t like me, then I’ll leave. There’s no need for you to insult me.”“I insulted you? Why are you worried about what people say when you decided to do something so dishonorable? I came here today to scold you for coming here. I want to wake you up. If your family won’t educate you, I’ll teach you a good lesson!”Ginny wiped away her tears that fell like rain. “I didn’t do anything wrong. You shouldn’t scold me.”This was an eye-opener for Xavier. This girl’s mental endurance was indeed extraordinary. If he used a heavy tone to speak to an ordinary person, they would most
Xavier entered the villa but did not see Jennifer’s figure in the living room. After asking about it, he found out that she was hiding in her bedroom in fright.‘She knew what she did was disgraceful, so she hid in her hole like a rat?’Xavier sat on the sofa and picked up a teacup to take a sip, easing the thirst caused by scolding Ginny. The old man was in a good mood now as he leaned back on the sofa. It was like he had just won a battle.Mona led the children to the room for their language lessons and did not come downstairs until the language teacher arrived.Xavier waved at her. “Mona, come here. I have something to tell you.”Mona saw the old man’s joyful appearance and looked out of the window where Jennifer and Ginny were having breakfast earlier. There was no one there anymore.“What happened? You look happy.”Mona sat beside Xavier. Although she did not know what happened, she could feel that the old man was truly happy. Even she could not help but be infected by his
‘Who asked her to complain to that old fart?’ Jennifer thought to herself. “Ms. Kimball is a mistress. What’s wrong with me treating her as an enemy?” “Ginny isn’t a mistress.” Jennifer sneered sinisterly. “It doesn’t matter which relationship happens first. The one who isn’t liked is the third wheel.” Mona noticed the vague gloom in Jennifer’s eyes when she said that. Jennifer probably thought of her past. What she said was directed at both Mona and herself. “Mrs. Fontaine, since you understand that, it’s all the more reason you shouldn’t let Ms. Kimball interfere in Thaddeus and my marriage; she’s the third wheel.” “You talk big. Since you’re so cocky, don’t stay at home. Ginny is much more excellent than you. The Kimballs’ properties have been transferred to her. If you’re so capable, help Thaddeus win this fight for heirship. What’s the point of just talking and bickering with me?” Mona was more or less displeased after being compared. It was worth noting that her backg
“Maybe it’s because I didn’t rest well last night,” Thaddeus said to Mona. He looked at Mona’s exquisite figure. If it was not for her seducing him, he would not have been tossing and turning last night without being able to sleep. Mona noticed him looking at her. She was secretly pleased but pretended as if nothing happened and responded, “Then, rest early today. Go and have dinner first.” Mona sat up and took Thaddeus’ hand. She smiled warmly at him and said, “I asked the maids to make some of your favorite food. There’s a new dish. Go and try it.” Thaddeus looked at Mona and suddenly noticed something different about her. The change made him feel warm. He had heard other men talk over dinner during social events about how gentle and considerate their wives were. He could not understand the look of happiness on their faces at that time. Thaddeus had never been interested in relationships between men and women. Every time he was drunk, he would go home and sleep in his bed.
“Mom, where have you been?” Thaddeus asked Jennifer. Thaddeus put down his phone and walked up to Jennifer. Given such a big incident happened, as a daughter-in-law, Jennifer should not be absent. “I went out this afternoon and went shopping.” Jennifer looked at the tightly closed door of the emergency room and had a strange look on her face. Mona observed Jennifer from afar. She noticed Jennifer clenching her fists and avoiding eye contact with Thaddeus as she spoke. It was strange, to say the least. Thaddeus also noticed Jennifer’s abnormality, but it was fleeting, so much so that he failed to capture it as Eleanor arrived with Victor. The mother and son were in a hurry. Eleanor took Jennifer’s hand and asked anxiously, “Mom, how’s Grandpa doing now?” “He’s still inside,” Jennifer cried sorrowfully and worriedly. She even covered her face as she wept. Mona only found it funny. Jennifer was just bossing Master Fontaine around this morning and could not wait for him to
Time passed slowly. Everyone waited quietly in the hospital corridor. The wind blew late at night, making Mona’s dress flutter. She was sleepy and cold, so she leaned on Thaddeus’ shoulder while her eyes were about to close. “Are you cold?” Thaddeus squeezed her cold hand and rubbed his chin against the side of her face. “A little.” Mona’s eyes were red. She was worried about Master Fontaine and cried for a long time. Moreover, she looked exhausted and had no spirit at all. She must look very unflattering at the moment. Mona buried her face into Thaddeus’ arm, not wanting him to see her like that. Thaddeus noticed her small action but did not quite understand her intention. He only thought that she was relying on him as she was fragile and upset at the moment. As such, Thaddeus became protective of her. He pulled her into his arms and whispered into her ear, “I’m still here even if the sky is falling. Lean on me and take a nap.” Mona shifted her body and went further into
Sarah was a maid Eleanor had placed in the Fontaine Residence, so she knew exactly what happened wherever there was any movement in the residence. “Was Grandpa’s accident an accident or a deliberate scheme?” Victor held his arms and no longer looked frivolous. He looked meticulous and scheming instead, which was something outsiders would rarely see. “Who knows? We’ll have to wait for him to wake up and tell us.” Eleanor frowned and analyzed. “But Jennifer seemed quite agitated earlier. It’ll be strange if she isn’t guilty at all.” Victor said after some thought, “Mom, you shouldn’t be too obvious. The more aggressive you are, the more she’ll hide things.” “I was just probing her just now.” Eleanor was calm. “I hope Master Fontaine is fine. Now, we can just wait to see what he does when he comes out and wakes up. If Jennifer is behind this, we can make a big deal out of it.” Victor nodded in agreement. “I support you in snatching Mona over.” Eleanor suddenly changed the su