Chapter 1997

Darcie pondered before asking Keegan, "You went out for dinner with Jaylene. Did you have any alcohol?" Keegan answered, "I'm on medication, so I can't drink." Darcie pressed, "Why didn't you persuade Jaylene not to drink so much? It's not good for a girl to get drunk in public." Stella felt a twinge of irritation when she listened to the conversation. She thought, 'Both mother and daughter never reflect on their actions. They're always quick to blame others.' Keegan said coolly, "Darcie, I did try to persuade her. But Jaylene is an adult now and can make her own choices. If you see a problem with it, please warn her to stay away from me next time. It's also troubling for me." Darcie's expression soured. Keegan was uninterested in prolonging the conversation, so he turned the phone's camera to show Jaylene lying on the bed. She was neatly dressed but visibly sweating, with a cup of beverage for hangover relief beside her. Darcie attempted to call Jaylene through the phone, but s