Chapter 23 The coldness in Jamess voice instantly silenced Chris and Mary jenna tumed pale , her eyes filled with pante as she looked at him .
Was he saying that he believed Wendy was innocent , and all of this was her fault ? Tearswelled in her eyes as she bit her lip .
Before she could speak , Jamess gaze darkened slightly , and he said , Ill cover the costs .
And II Ms.
Vance decides to press charges , Ill hire the best lawyer for Jenna and bundle it properly .
Jennas voice trembled as she choked back a sob .
Thank you , James , I know this is all my fault .
If going to prison can ease Wendys anger , then its worth it even If Im the one suffering , Hertimid , pitiful came softened Jamess stem expression .
In the end , he couldnt staycold .
Jenna saw the flicker of warmth in his eyes and knew that she had won again James would never let her go to jail .
Mary sighed .
I only Wendy hadnt taken everything back then … Well , its too late now.
Still , with how things have turned out for Jenna , its not like Wendy is entirely innocent .
Jamess brows furrowed slightly as it a bitter memory crossed his mind .
His expression darkened .
He cut off Mary , who was about to continue speaking : Ill do my best to negotiate with the Vance family .
Those words feally brought Chris and Mary relief , smiles returning to their faces .
Just then , Jamess phone vibrated .
It was his alarm .
It was time to pick up Erhan from school .
There were still follow up procedures for ferma at the police station .
She was afraid to go alone , and with Chris and Mary they went with her .
Mary unwilling to let her face it on her own , As they headed out , they saw saw Morgan waiting by the door Jenna frowned instinctively .
She harboured resentment toward Morgan , or rather , toward anyone who stood with Wendy .
But the quicidy masked her expression and looked apologetic .
Morgan , Im really sorry about earlier ..
Morgan cut her off coldly .
Dont ever come to DTS again if theres nothing else .
Even if youre wearing our gowns and swiping the Frank familys card , you cant turn a small fish into a big one The scom in her voice landed like a stap , Jenna saw the mockery in her eyes , and shame surged through her like a jolt to the spine .
Her face flushed .
She opened her mouth several times but couldnt manage a single word parents that youve forgotten Morgan watched her with growing disdain .
Whats wrong ? Youre so used to playing the helpless victim in front of James and your p bow to light back .
I remember the last time I ran into you Before she could continue , Jenna quiddy interrupted , Morgan , I dont know why youre suddenly being so hostile toward me , but Ive already apologized .
Cant you forgive me , just this once ? Mary abruptly pulled Jens aside .
This isnt the time to argue .
She clearly isnt siding with the Frank family anymore .
Let James handle it and stay out of it .
With bashed whispers , the Sanders family left .
The once busy second floor was ow quier james stood at the door and said calmly , I hear Mr.
Vance has plans to enter the real estate business .
I can help with that .
Morgan Baughed coldly .
Are you trying to strike a deal with me now ? James neither confirmed not denied law you be only doing this to defend Wendy , and Id say your goal las already been achieved .
You te smart enough to realize that guing against the Frank family for Wendy isnt worth it .
Youre thinking too much , Morgan said , casting a lazy glance , Yes , I bother with people like you Jantes Leyin nattowed , aquirt intensity filling the space .
I wanted to stand u tup for D Dr.
Sanders But sadly for you , she does even cate enough to Morgen meried .
O course , you lure ways to make me bag for incicy .
Fin not as fesolute as D.
Sanders but this time , Ill let it go for her sake Enjoy Ad Fice Reading- > Chapter 24 estop using But please remember this , Mr.
Frank neither DTS nor any of the Vance familys brands or stores will accommodate Jenna in the future .

Youd better stop the privileges the Vance family grants the Frank family for someone like her .
Morgan was willing to take a step back , but her words enraged James .
Someone like her ? His voice tumed cold .
What exactly do you mean , Ms.
Vance ? She stole Wendys man and acted like a spoiled brat , talding advantage of her parents Indulgence .
Like a leech trying to drain Wendy dry .
Is that clear enough for Moigans expression grew equally cold as she fixed her je con James , showing no sign of backding down .
The staff at the door didnt dare to make a sound , and the atmosphere grew tense again .
It was as if a layer of frost had settled in the room .
suddenly , the sound of a vibrating phone broke the standoff .
James answered the call , and the voice of aldindergarten teacher came from the other end .
Mr.
Frank , do you have time to pick up little Ethan ? Hes the only child left at school .
He has been crying non stop , calling for his mother .
Where was the mother ? James gaze sharpened , and he coldly replied , Tell him Im on my way , After hanging up , he looked at Morgan .
I hope you keep your word .
Likewise , Mr.
Frank : Mr.
Vance is new to the real estate industry , and Im sure youll offer him some guidance , Morgan responded .
James said nothing and left in a hurry Morgan watched from the large glass window on the second floor as he drove away .
A mocking smile never let her lips .
Wendy had divorced James ? How interesting .
All the commotion bad drained Wendys energy- She took a shower after returning home .
She dried her hair and then collapsed on the couch , unable to move a muscle .
She had endured the same thing countless times , but each time she experienced it firsthand , her body would Instinctively react .
It left her helplessly immersed in Gadness .
Her phone buzzed .
She glanced at it , staring at the word Mom on the screen .
Without a second thought , she ended the call and swiftly blocked the number .
She also deleted and blocked Chris and Jemmas numbers , as well as Marys .
Everything would be fine as long as she stayed out of their lives .
That was what Wendy kept telling herself , although her anus Instinctively tightened around her knees .
Aller pertouming, two minor surgeries the next day , Wendy still had enough energy during hitch to guide the interns with their papers .
Over the years , bertime had mostly been given to that cold , unfeeling home .
She had miniquzed her work schedule as much as possible .
But after leaving the villa just a week ago , Wendy had quickly adapted to this intense pace of work Even the nurses joked , Men oily slow down Dr.
Suxders surgery speed .
Hearing that , Wendy couldnt help but ciucide , After the lunch break , the ficut patient of the ambed in the consultation popLIL Morganad brought Siena liene for a follow up appointment .
As usual , Wendly gave Stem basic examination and handled her a list of tests , saying , set , your coalition is great .
From now on , you only need to come back for a checkup every six months .
With a maid accompanying Sienna for her tests , Morgan stayed in the consultation to Morgan made eye contact with Wendy Chapter 25 call me if you need any help .
Morgan abruptly told Wendy , Dr.
Sanders , call me They had exchanged numbers long ago , but neither had used them .
At the time , it seemed like just a polite gesture .
But Morgan had grown quite interested in Wendy after yesterdays events .
After glancing at the computer and confirming that there were no patients , Wendy finally responded .
Im doing fine now .
Thank you for your concern.
No need to be so polite with me .
If youre going to file for divorce against James , it might be hard to get what you want .
Ecan introduce a lawyer to you .

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As a reserved person , Morgans enthusiasm left Wendy at a loss .
Morgan looked at Wendy , quietly waiting for a response .
Ms.
Vance , weve already signed the divorce .
I dont want money or custody , so theres no need for a lawsuit .
Then , Wendy added , Please keep this matter to yourself .
I dont want Mr.
Frank Senior to find out yet .
She wasnt the one who revealed the news , but jenna .
If James found out , hed blame her without even asking for the full story .
Wendy didnt want to waste any more time with James on this kind of nonsense .
Morgan nodded .
Dont worry .
As long as Jenna doesnt go around spreading it , your secrets pretty well kept .
After all , Wendy was still going to attend Roberts birthday celebration Ms.
Vance , arent you good friends with Jenna ? Wendy was a bit puzzled by her attitude .
Good friends ? I used to play nice with her for James sake .
I didnt want to be a spoilsport , you know ? Later on , I was amicable to her because of you .
Leven thought she might be a good person like you .
But now ? I just think that James must be utterly blind .
Wendy was such a good woman , yet he chose to favor that despicable woman .
She didnt say that part out loud .
She felt Wendy was different from others Innocent and serene , someone who didnt deserve to be weighed down by cruel words .
To her surprise , Wendy smiled faintly .
Ms.
Vance , you say some rather amusing things .
Morgan blushed and replied , Theyre all unpleasant words Just then , a nurse came in and said someone was waiting for a consultation .
Morgan tactfully stepped out .
Before leaving , she waved her phone and said , Remember that you can contact me anytime , Dr.
Sanders .
Wendy paused , then nodded .
I will , At first , she hadnt thought much of Morgan .
After all , she was associated with James and Jenna .
But now , it seemed that Ms.
Vance was a rational bystander , not comeone like them .
That evening , Wendy returned home and received a gown from DTS .
Just as Morgan had said , this gown suited her even better than the one that was ruined .
Wendy nodded in satisfaction as she looked at herself in the mirror .
It wasnt flashy , but it was certainly not to be overlooked .
For a prop used for pretending to be Jamess wife , the gown Morgan had chosen was a perfect fit .
Wendy was in a great mood .
The phone on the table tang .
She walked over and paused when she saw the caller ID .
As soon as the call connected , a familiar voice came through .
Mrs.
Frank , Im so sorry .
Its all my fault .
Is it still possible for me to apologize now ? How is Ethan doing ? It was Zelda , the housekeeper .
Chapter 26 11 Wendy fell silent for a few seconds .
Zelda spoke anxiously , Im willing to turn myself in I just hope you can give me a chance to make things right .
I cant take it anymore ! I didnt spend a single cent of the money your mother gave me .

Ill retum all of it .
Wendys heart skipped a beat .
Confused , she asked , My mom gave you money ? Yes .
When Ethan had an accident , I had just made breakfast and was about to go to the hospital .
But your mother called me .
She blamed me for not caring for him properly and said it was my fault that he got hurt .
She told me you were furious and would hold me accountable .
Out of pity , she gave me money and told me to escape .
She said that I should disappear for good .
She even threatened me , saying I would end up in jail it 1 didnt leave .
Later , I found out Ethan nearly ended up in the ICU because he ate something bad .
But that night , Ms.
Jenna had sent me away .
I never gave him anything to eat ! Zelda cried as she recounted what happened , but none of that mattered anymore .
Wendy let out a cold laugh .
So now that you think you wont be held responsible , youve come crawling back ? Her voice was icy , making Zelda freeze No , Mrs.
Frank Ive been wracked with guilt for over a week Regardless of whether it was my fault , Im willing to go to the police and tell the truth .
I want to why are you calling me , then ? Wendys voice was flat , like she couldnt care less .
You should be talking to the police .
still sobbing Zelda pleaded sincerely , I just wanted to low how Ethan is doing .
I mow I made a mistake , but I cant stop w After all these years , Zelda knew exactly how Wendy had treated her .
Wendy gave a simple response .
Hes fine .
Go turn yourself in .
Then , she hung up .
Setting her phone aside , she stared blankly ahead .
Just as she zoned out , the phone rang again .
Thinking it was Zelda , Wendy was about to ignore it .
But then she saw that it was Linda Sue , Ethans kindergarten teacher .
After a moments hesitation , Wendy answered the call .
Mrs.
Frank Im sorry to bother you , but I think theres something important about Ethan you should know .
worrying about him .
Wendy passed her lips Ma , Sue , Ive been busy with work lately and couldnt pick Ethan up myself .
If anything comes up , you can talk to his father .
Yes , 1 understand , Linda suld besitantly , But this is actually about him .
Wendy frowned as she listened to what had happened that aftemoon .
Normally , when she or Zelda picked up Ethan , they were always along the first to arrive .
But today , Ethan was the last child to be picked up .
He even had to stay an Linda had to call james , who showed up late .
By the time he arrived , Ethan had cried so hard he was pearly out of breath and when he saw james instead mother he kept asking for , hearted even harder .
for the Wendy knew why James was late , but she was a bit confused .
James I personally pick lum up , even though it was already so late .
had never been the one to pick up or drop off Ethan .
But he w was now going out of his way to Was there no nanny at home ? Or had something else happened ? adult issues start to affect a childs emotional well being , those scars can stay with them for lite , Linda said camestly- We focus tut just on physical health , but also mental and euutional development .
Thats why I strongly suggest you both help Ethan process this properly .
What happened today shuddert happen agalia .
Drastic changes in the environment , the departure of familiar people , of the sudden presence of strangers could leave deep marks on a child going sensitive stage Lindas late iglu call , made out of c cate and responsibility , stirred something in Wendy .
through such a But it wasnt for Ellian .
And rattidy not for James she just didnt want to keep cleaning upatter bin , especially not after all the damage he had already done .
Eihan wasnt her responsibility alone .