Chapter 476

Jordyn shook her head. "Mom, it's a long story. I'll explain later. For now, just settle in here. Once everything is taken care of, I'll come get you."

Her father frowned, anger evident in his voice. "So, what? We're just supposed to stay locked up in this place?"

"Dad, just bear with it a little while longer. It won't be much longer, I promise," Jordyn assured him.

Before her father could say more, her mother interjected, "Alright, I understand. Jordyn, I don't know what happened between you and Clark, but you have to be patient. Only by enduring can you make things work."

"Yeah, I know," Jordyn replied.

Nearby, her brother wore a long face as he raised his voice. "Jordyn, I don't care what's going on between you and Clark. I'm going on vacation with my girlfriend next week. If you haven't sorted this out by then, you're going to pay for it!"

His tone dripped with impatience and resentment.

Having been their parents' golden child his entire life and with Jordyn always yielding