Chapter 306

I took a deep breath and said, "I've already made myself clear, Jessica. Just because you enjoy being a mistress and seducing married men doesn't mean that's how everyone operates. Do you understand?" A mist of tears gathered in Jessica's eyes. Seeing her like that reminded me of the time I had returned home after my miscarriage. It was her and her family who had hurt me. Yet, it almost seemed like everything was my fault because she was putting on a pitiful act. I inhaled deeply again. In a sweet, and almost innocent voice, Jessica said, "Didn't everyone say you're kind and easy to talk to? Why are you so cruel to me? Could it be that your usual kindness is just a facade? Is it all an act, and that you're really just a shrew beneath it all?" I didn't respond to her accusation. Instead, I said, "If I were really as malicious as you claim, you would have been ruined by now. Do you truly think I'm the problem here?" Jessica stared at me, clearly stunned by my response. I added, "Yo