After Coleen and Esme had walked off, Jean stepped out from a corner and watched them leave with a sad look in her eyes. She waited until they disappeared from sight completely before wiping her tears away. She stood there in a daze for a while. It seemed like she had to leave as soon as possible, no matter what.Jean went to her car and started the engine when her phone rang. A look of surprise flitted across her face as she looked at the number on the screen. She knew it very well, even though it was unsaved. She tapped on the answer button and put her phone to her ear. Tyler's emotionless voice sounded through the speaker. "So is this what you wanted to achieve? Did you think you could change anything by bringing my mother into this?"Jean bit her lip hard, and her face went pale. "What happened has nothing to do with me," she said. Coleen had realized that something was off all on her own. Even Jean had not known that she would have such a huge reaction after finding out
Dorothy's fierce and intimidating demeanor made Jean take a few steps backward. At the same time, Joyce was looking at her with a kind expression. Everything was driving Jean mad. Joyce sensed something off with Jean's behavior. Jean seemed desperate to escape Tyler, and Joyce couldn't help but suspect she was hiding something else from them."Jean, do you want to get away so badly because I've woken up?" Jean bit her lip and met Joyce's gaze. "Joyce, I just want to be Jean Michaels again." Joyce saw that Jean had turned pale, but Dorothy was still berating her. She said solemnly, "I'm already able to stand up and walk now. I should be able to recover in less than a month and be normal again. When the time comes, we'll swap our identities back."A month. Her baby bump shouldn't be too obvious yet. She should be able to make it. Jean pursed her lips and nodded. Joyce looked at her calmly. Joyce was quite happy, although Jean wanted to leave the Larson family so badly. Nevert
When Jean heard the word "pregnant," she immediately lost control of her emotions. "Joyce, you must be crazy." Seeing how pale Jean had become, Joyce raised her eyebrows and laughed softly. Then, she said, "Jean, what are you thinking? This is just a strategy to stall for time. I'll definitely be able to walk around on my own in one month. When the time comes, we'll swap our identities back."Jean clenched her fists lightly, but she remained seated. Joyce looked at her with an evaluating gaze and said, "In this time, you just have to make sure that nobody finds out your true identity." Jean nodded. She wasn't afraid of being found out by Tyler. Three years had already gone by. She could certainly hold out for one more month. However, she was actually pregnant now. She was afraid of her pregnancy being exposed. If so, she would never be able to get away.Seeing Jean so compliant, Joyce's mood became a lot better. Just as she was about to ask Jean to leave, Jean suddenly look
Mrs. Jones held Joyce's hand and walked her to the path in the backyard. Feeling much relieved, Joyce said mildly, "If that's the case, then I don't have to worry so much." Mrs. Jones smiled and looked at her while telling her of her scheme. "Ms. Joyce, you really don't have to worry. If Jean gets pregnant, then wouldn't she be paving the way for you?"Joyce fell silent. These days, a doctor came frequently to check on her health. She only had one problem. Her uterus had been damaged from the car accident, and she would never be able to conceive. Actually, her fertility did not affect her much. She had hated kids since she was young. She hadn't been much affected when she found out that she could not bear children.Now that Mrs. Jones mentioned it, Joyce was stunned for a moment. Her grip on Mrs. Jones' hand tightened while her gaze sharpened. "You're right," she said. Jean was so desperate to get away from Tyler. If she got pregnant, then Joyce was sure that she could convin
News of the union between the Page and Larson families became the talk of the town. Nearly everyone on the internet started following the news of Esme and Tyler's coming marriage. This was especially so after Coleen confirmed it.When Jean arrived at Oakside Villa, Mr. Anders assessed her expression warily. He only approached her when he saw that she looked fine. "Madam, Mr. Larson asked you to move out and stay at Teak Villa for the time being." Jean stopped in her tracks in confusion. She asked, "Why does he want me to move out all of a sudden?"Mr. Anders replied in a respectful and calm tone, "It was an order from Mr. Larson. All we can do is to follow it. Layla will follow you to Teak Villa." While he spoke, Layla came down the stairs carrying a suitcase and stopped beside him quietly. When Jean saw Layla, she put on a mocking expression. Coldly, she said, "Since you have already prepared beforehand, then why tell me? You could have just asked me to head to Teak Villa
Layla was extremely frustrated the entire journey. Seeing that Jean didn't seem to care at all, she couldn't help but feel a bit resentful.Even though she was going to get paid the same by accompanying Jean to Teak Villa, she used to be able to see Tyler more frequently when they were at Oakside Villa.Layla knew it wasn't possible for her and Tyler to be together, but being close to the man she fancied felt enjoyable. Now that Jean had been kicked out of Oakside Villa, Tyler was unlikely to be around Teak Villa often. Furthermore, Lilian had already moved into Oakside Villa as well.Two hours later, the bodyguard parked in front of Teak Villa. The place had been uninhabited for a long while. After Jean got out of the car, she walked straight into the villa. She thought there wouldn't be anyone inside but was proven wrong as soon as she entered the living room. A middle-aged woman with gray hair walked toward her with a cheerful and welcoming smile."You must be the madam, are
Mrs. Bennett was listening to Jean and Layla's conversation in a corner nearby. She couldn't help but furrow her brows. The Larsons had always been nothing but kind to Mrs. Bennett. Mrs. Larson treated her exceptionally well, too. Teak Villa had only been empty for so long because the Larsons wanted her to keep it and spend her days in it after retirement. Mrs. Bennett knew that Coleen had never liked Joyce as her daughter-in-law. Her fondness for Jean slowly faded as she listened in on Jean and Layla's discussion on how to get the former pregnant. Then, she walked back into the kitchen and called Coleen.In the evening, Mrs. Bennett prepared dinner for Jean. Jean noticed that the dinner prepared was particularly sumptuous. Just as she was about to ask the others to eat with her at the dining table, someone walked in from the entrance."Greetings, Mrs. Larson," Mrs. Bennett greeted. Jean looked at the dinner in front of her, then shifted her gaze toward Mrs. Bennett standin
After Coleen finished speaking, she went off. The dinner on the table was left untouched.Jean walked back over to the dining table and sat down calmly. Coleen had left two bodyguards at the dining room's entrance to stand guard.Layla stood by Jean's side. She wanted to say something, but with Mrs. Bennett around, she didn't dare to reveal much. Meanwhile, Jean began to eat her meal. She maintained a calm appearance, acting as if nothing had happened. Mrs. Bennett glanced at Jean calmly before leaving the dining room.After dinner, Jean returned to her room. Layla followed her from behind. Inside the bedroom, the two women were alone, so Layla dared to speak more freely."Madam, if things keep going the way they are, how on earth are we going to get back to Oakside Villa?"Jean smiled. "Why would I want to go back there?" she replied. She was living a good life in Teak Villa, after all. No one was around to force her to donate blood, and Tyler wouldn't be around as often.Cole