Chapter 279 A Performance

The two held each other's hands quite tightly, but they wore their emotions clearly on their faces.

Janet thought maybe she was reading too much into it. After all, arguments among couples were an everyday occurrence.

She contemplated voicing her concern but stopped herself. This was a matter between them. Even if Janet was her mother, she had no right to meddle in their private businesses.

Eventually, the doctor came in to inform them that Janet needed to rest, so they left the room.

On the way out, Mrs. Scott, who held Zoey's hand, realized it was mostly skin and bones. She turned to glare at her son, "What have you done?!"

"Me?"

"Zoey has lost so much weight recently. How often have I told you that if work is too stressful, you shouldn't make her do it." Mrs. Scott understood that young women these days did not like to play housewife at home and preferred to be independent.

It was not as if Mrs. Scott was against Zoey's decision to work; it was just that she felt like Zoey wa