I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 542 Once Sylvia was settled and sleeping , Sawyer's worried expression didn't fade . Jackson , not feeling sleepy , decided to chat for a bit . " I'm not going anywhere for a while . If you're worried about Sylvia , spend some extra time with her . And you're getting engaged , aren't you ? Go ahead and do what you need to do . " Sawyer was surprised . " I thought you didn't like Dalea's business industry . " " That's one thing . I still enjoy watching the show . " Jackson continued , " I don't have many skills , and I'm no cunning old fox .

But those people in Dalea - jeez , every single one of them has got 100 tricks up their sleeves . Just having dinner with them could fry my brain multiple times . The folks abroad are straightforward . In their eyes , I look like a mastermind . It feels really good ! " Sawyer was rendered speechless . Jackson was like a mischievous old man . Sawyer both respected him and found him utterly exasperating . " Sylvia's condition is pretty stable . You don't need to worry too much . With me around , you can relax . " Sawyer nodded , feeling reassured .

He had stayed up late handling company matters and woke up later than usual the next day . When he got up , he saw Sylvia in the living room , doing morning stretches alongside Jackson . Sylvia had always been sharp , with an extraordinary memory and a love for literature . That one traumatic incident had shattered her mental state , leaving her unable to focus or take an interest in her studies . Sylvia said , " Mr. Ortega , I feel like I'm abnormal . Maybe I should return to the psychiatric hospital . " Jackson replied , " Being abnormal is normal for you , isn't it ?

Don't be too pessimistic . At least as a mentally ill patient , your thought process is fine . Everything has two sides. You work with what you've got . At the very least , you're doing a great job of being mentally ill . " Take yesterday , for instance . Who else would wonder why they couldn't bite a tortoise ? A mentally ill patient would . Jackson genuinely admired Sylvia . Sylvia muttered timidly , " ... I thought you'd say something like , since I'm mentally ill , I might as well be the most unhinged one . " Jackson snapped his fingers . " That's exactly what I mean !

" Sylvia silently rejected that idea . After breakfast , Sylvia returned to her room to take her medicine . 1/3 Chapter 542 +25 BONUS Jackson couldn't help but ask , " What triggered Sylvia ? You can tell me . Otherwise , just forget I asked . " Sawyer's expression remained calm . " You're like our second parent . There's nothing to hide from you. " Jackson loved the term " second parent " . He beamed and urged , " Go on , then . " Sawyer briefly summarized the incident from years ago that had left him seething with anger . " Old bastard ! That's one old bastard !

" Jackson slammed his hand on the table . " Mario , sharpen my blade ! " His voice thundered , as if he were about to go hunt someone down . Sawyer tried to calm him . " Calling the police won't help . The evidence is gone . Only the people involved know what happened . And Sylvia's reluctant to recall the incident . She has mostly forgotten the details . Asking her could trigger her again . " So the wronged simply had to swallow their anger . Sawyer's gaze turned icy . " Who's that bastard ? " Jackson squinted . Sawyer muttered a name . Jackson frowned .

After a long silence , he murmured , " An unknown old bastard , huh . " Sawyer sighed . " You probably haven't heard of him in your circles . " Chapter 543 Chapter 543 Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland's breathtaking cold.