Shannon covered her face and slumped onto the ground, crying.
"Mom, what should I do? I shouldn't have returned…"
"Shannon, you mustn't give up so easily!"
Jasmine sat on the ground, holding Shannon tightly. Her gaze was firm and fierce.
"Mom, I've lost. I have to admit my defeat."
As Shannon spoke, she lifted her hand, which was still in a cast.
"I hesitated to tell you the truth because I was worried you'd feel sad.
"To be honest, Lucas orchestrated my accident. It wasn't just a simple car collision.
"He did it to punish me for dealing with Chelsey. Lucas will do anything for her."
Jasmine's face turned pale upon learning the truth. A second later, she burst into tears.
"There's not a single good man out there! Lucas treated you so well before.
"But now, he committed such an act without batting an eyelid. How could he do this to you?
"Oh, Shannon, my poor child. Life has been hard on you."
Shannon responded, "Mom, we can't go after Chelsey anymore. Lucas will ne
