When Simone saw that Jean didn't seem to be convinced, she took another deep breath. "Jean, I'm begging you." Jean furrowed her brows and thought about it for a few seconds. She looked into Simone's eyes solemnly. "We've been friends for so many years. Even if you didn't ask, I would've tried to uncover the truth. If this incident had nothing to do with Emmett, I would've signed the letter of agreement." With that, Jean shook off Simone's hand and turned to leave. Simone withdrew her hand awkwardly with a miserable look on her face. She knew that her friendship with Jean had soured due to these recent events. Jean left the coffee shop with a heavy heart. She stopped a taxi and headed to the police station. Jean met Emmett, who had been detained at the police station. Since Emmett was caught assaulting her and the evidence was irrefutable, he was arrested immediately. Now, he had to wait until his conviction. Emmett looked at Jean, who was sitting across from him. His eyes w
The personnel listened to Joyce's request and nodded, saying, "Ms. Michaels, you have all the right to hire a lawyer. However, you must cooperate with our investigations right now and respond to our questions."Why did you impersonate Jean Michaels and bail Barnabas out? What was your purpose for doing that?"Are you involved with the matter of Jean Michaels getting hurt?"Pursing her lips, Joyce kept quiet when the questions filed in."I'll answer your questions when my lawyer comes."Seeing that she was stubborn, the personnel had a shift in expression. However, there was nothing he could do.After Jean left the police station, she went straight to the detention center that Barnabas was in.When Barnabas saw her, his eyes were filled with hatred."You still have the balls to see me?"Jean sat on the chair. Two guards were standing behind Barnabas, and they immediately got him under control when they saw how agitated he became."You should be honest and come clean."Jean lo
Jean's eyebrows were tightly furrowed. Tyler's words provoked her so much that she couldn't even speak.Taking a deep breath, she gazed at him. "I won't let Dorian be hurt. I'll risk everything to protect him."When Dorian heard her say that, he let go of Tyler's hand and hugged her thigh. His face was full of gratitude. "I love you too, Mom. I'll protect you too."Tyler looked at the scene before him, a little moved.Heaving a breath, Jean gazed at Tyler again. "I'll protect Dorian."Tyler looked at her with a stern face. "But Dorian can only sleep in Teak Villa at night. It's not safe at your place."Jean was stunned for a moment. As she looked at his serious expression, she grew somber.There was some truth to Tyler's words.There were a lot of unknown variables surrounding her.On top of that, Dorian's identity was now exposed. If any suspicious people set their sights on Dorian, they'd be giving them a chance to strike by letting Dorian stay at her place. Jean took a de
Jean saw how expectant Dorian looked. Pursing her lips, she said, "I want you to have a good environment to grow up in, Dorian."There were too many misunderstandings between her and Tyler. If they got together, once all the excitement and passion was gone, nothing would be left.It was better if they kept a distance like this. They might not be together, but they would respect each other and be civil.Dorian didn't quite understand what Jean meant. He looked at her, lost.Smiling, Jean said, "As long as you're obedient, Mom and Dad will always be by your side. Don't you worry."Nodding, Dorian followed her into Teak Villa.At dinner time, Albert called Tyler.Tyler was in a very noisy area, accompanying people.They only exchanged a brief conversation before hanging up.Jean looked up at Albert and asked, "He's not coming back for dinner, is he?"Albert smiled. "He has company. He might be back late."Jean pursed her lips. It was fine as long as he wasn't avoiding her.She
Hearing his words, Jean's heart melted.Taking a deep breath, she looked at him deeply while wondering what to do.In the end, she controlled herself and said, "Mr. Larson, you're drunk."He nodded seriously, then smiled sarcastically."I'm definitely drunk. I thought you'd actually agree to it."Jean pursed her lips, saying nothing.She looked at him deeply, then sighed. "I'll send you home."Tyler frowned, looking at her. "I know you've already signed the letter of understanding and forgiven Emmett. I won't force you to do anything, Jean."Don't be so good to me if you don't love me."Jean was stunned. Then, she said nonchalantly, "Even if we were strangers, I'd still check on you if I saw you alone here at night. Don't overthink it, Mr. Larson."Tyler nodded and said, "I'm not."Jean was speechless.He looked like he was thinking clearly. She began doubting if he was really drunk.She looked at the dark sky that seemed like it might rain. A heavy emotion flashed in her
Jean pressed her hands against his chest, finally getting the chance to breathe."Tyler Larson! Don't be foolish."Tyler was breathing heavily.Nestling his head in Jean's neck, he said, "You smell so good. I want you, Jean."Jean just felt extremely uncomfortable in her neck area. Taking a deep breath, she said, "We can't be like this."Tyler held her tightly. He did nothing else, but he said a little boldly, "I held out for you for five years, Jean. How much longer do you want me to wait? I'm a man, Jean …"The way he said her name made her go numb.Pursing her lips, her hand gradually weakened.Tyler was holding her tight. When she stopped pushing him away, he rejoiced.But he was still waiting for her permission."Can I, Jean?"Jean sighed. Seeing how careful he was, she cradled her face with her hands and kissed him.With her response, Tyler's expression shifted, and he immediately became assertive.That night, Tyler finally got to experience what he hadn't in years.
Jean changed her clothes and went downstairs.When Albert saw her coming down, he went up to her and said respectfully, "Ms. Michaels, breakfast is ready. Mr. Tyler and Dorian are waiting for you in the dining room."Nodding, she smiled. "Thank you."There was a smile in Albert's eyes. "You're too kind. This is what I should be doing."She pursed her lips and gazed at him, realizing that he had indeed aged.She sighed.Tyler was right.She was Dorian's mother. She would have to take care of him in the future.All these years, she hadn't been a responsible mother. Now was a good chance to make it up to him.She went into the dining room.When Dorian saw her, he was surprised."When did you come here, Mom?"Jean sat next to him with a smile, saying gently, "I've been here for a while."So it seemed that Tyler hadn't told Dorian about her staying the night.Since Tyler hadn't mentioned it, Jean felt embarrassed and did not talk about it.After Dorian ate his breakfast happi
Timothy rarely ever called Jean.When she saw his number, she realized that she still had him saved as one of her contacts.Timothy did not really have a presence in her life as her father.She walked out of the studio to receive the call."Is something up?"Her voice was stiff. She didn't really feel anything for him.Timothy's voice was unusually energetic. "Come home this afternoon, Jean."Jean pursed her lips. She'd been wronged many times in the Michaels family. She was not going to take the bait this time."No. You can tell me everything you want to say through the phone," Jean said flatly without a shift in her expression.Timothy was silent for a while before continuing, "It's not a big deal. It's just that your mother and I filed for divorce this morning."Your sister is still in the detention center and hasn't come out yet. Although our family can never be together again, I still hope that you'll come over for a meal. Think of it as a farewell."Jean pursed her lip