Chapter 619
Joe’s voice, colder than ice, echoed in the room, “Your mother’s last wish was for you to grow up without worries.”
Jenny’s face drained of color. A sense of desolation washed over her as she stammered, “Joe…”
She grappled with the idea that Joe’s actions were merely to honor her mother’s dying wish. It felt impossible. After all these years, did he harbor no personal feelings for her?
“You’re intelligent,” Joe continued, his tone unwavering. “Since you’ve been at Galaxy Villa, you should understand. Don’t come here again. Focus on what you need to do.”
Jenny’s face grew ghostly white. In a daze, she hurried out of Galaxy Villa.
Yolanda Tate, her friend, had been waiting outside. While Jenny expected she wouldn’t stay overnight, she hadn’t anticipated Joe’s blunt rejection. It left no room for escape.
Jenny couldn’t fathom that her mother’s wish was the sole reason for Joe’s care. It just wasn’t possible.
Yolanda, who was driving, noticed her distressed state. She hesitated before asking, “Is something wrong?”
“How do you see Joe’s feelings for me?” Jenny asked with her hands clenched tightly. She still held on to a glimmer of hope. An outsider could see things more clearly.
Yolanda appeared surprised by Jenny’s question. “How could you not know how important you are to Mr. Martin? I recall when you were in high school and faced bullying. After you were hurt, Mr.
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Martin hurried to the school. The principal and teachers were all concerned, and Mr. Martin was especially worried.
“Now that you’re back, it only makes sense for you to be Mr. Martin’s girlfriend. Over the past few years, he hasn’t been involved with anyone else. Wasn’t he waiting for you? Are you asking this because you’re scared of Mr. Martin or unsure about being his girlfriend?
“Many people in Jipsburg would love to be with Mr. Martin, but he has only ever had eyes for you. He doesn’t even notice other women. You’re envied by many. Since your return, there’s been a lot of talk about you. It’s no secret. You should be with Mr. Martin and stop overthinking it.”
Yolanda’s words flowed freely, taking advantage of the opportunity.
Usually, Jenny would blush at such compliments, but now her
heart felt like ice. Fear consumed her. She dreaded the day those people discovered the truth.
“I’m tired. I need to rest,” Jenny said, closing her eyes to avoid facing the harsh reality.
Sensing something was off, Yolanda asked, “Did you fight with Mr. Martin?”
Jenny could be temperamental at times, probably because she knew she had Joe’s backing. Yolanda was willing to be her temporary driver and wait outside for so long only because of her relationship with Joe.
“Can you just give me some peace?” Jenny asked, pressing her lips tightly together.
Yolanda was taken aback. Though puzzled, she remained silent.
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As Skylar was leaving work the next day, Peter and Samuel confronted her again.
The Williams family was relentless, refusing to accept their current situation. After Kenny’s visit the day before, it was now these two who had returned to confront Skylar. Her expression darkened.
“What did you do to Kenny? His phone’s been off since he saw you,
Peter demanded, his eyes fixed on