Chapter 55

"You can cut the sweet talk. I still have some self-awareness!" Jenny chuckled at Haley's attempt to flatter her. She raised her chin and added, "Well, I suppose I'm just your average pretty."

Unable to hold back a light laugh, Haley replied, "You crack me up."

Jenny's expression turned serious as she recalled something. "Haley, is your dad in the hospital?"

"Yeah, how did you find out?"

A few days ago, Haley had visited the Carter family and had been quite harsh with Joe, who had a heart attack due to the stress. But she felt no sympathy. Compared to the suffering she and her mother had endured, it wasn't nearly enough. It was probably just Joe's karma.

Jenny replied honestly, "Zoe called me this morning, saying she couldn't reach you and complaining that you're causing your dad's illness by being so irresponsible."

Haley advised her, "If she calls you again, just ignore her."

Jenny reassuringly patted Haley's shoulder. "You're doing great. I've long been fed up with your dad;