Lahat ng Kabanata ng Who's the Mistress?: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 8

Jennifer's mother, Doris Dewey, had been a struggling student funded by Harlan.After graduating from high school, she was suddenly found to be pregnant and did not even attend university.Every time Harlan mentioned her, his words were full of regret.Later, her life had been not satisfactory, and Harlan, unable to bear it, took care of her often.Perhaps it was for this reason that Jennifer misunderstood the relationship between Harlan and Doris.Thinking of this, I explained sincerely once again, "Harlan and I are legally married! Although we did not have a wedding ceremony back then, many people knew about our marriage."An older female teacher in the audience also chimed in, "I can testify to this. When Harlan got married, he indeed sent us all wedding candies."Jennifer sneered after hearing this. "Just because you ate some wedding candies, did he personally admit that he married Odelia?"The teacher was stunned for a moment, then silently shook her head.Actually, since

Stunned, Jennifer clutched her face, yelling at Harlan, "Are you really leaving my mom for your mistress?"I scoffed, "With an illegitimate daughter of such an age, you must feel aggrieved that you married me. Harlan Woolf, I want a divorce!"Doris, seeing her child in distress, immediately shielded her."Harlan, how could you strike our daughter to defend this mistress?"The gathered students and teachers glanced at one another, casting uncertain looks between Doris and me.Harlan roared at Doris, "Have you had enough of this madness, you psycho?"Then, softly to me, he urged, "Odelia, let's get you to the hospital. I'll explain everything once you're better."I shrugged off his supportive hand. "I can go to the hospital by myself. Your explanation is needed here."Only then did Harlan notice the crowd.His expression froze, his look towards Doris turning gloomy.At that instant, a young man in a suit knocked."Odelia, your car awaits; I'll escort you to the hospital."It

My gaze fell on the imprint of a hand on her cheek, and curiosity flickered within me."Are you addressing me from the standpoint of an illegitimate child? If I'm not mistaken, it's you who's intruding on my family, engaging in brazen and immoral conduct," I retorted.As I spoke, Jennifer's complexion flushed a deep scarlet.The very insults she had hurled at me that day now seemed to press down upon her.With a sneer, I was about to turn and leave, but her voice rang out, halting me in my tracks."I'm not wrong! Don't illegitimate children deserve humanity too? All I've ever wanted was a normal family! My mom was right— the one who isn't loved is the mistress!""Oh, so you take his hitting and scolding as signs of love; is that it? Then Harlan truly does love you both," I replied with a heavy dose of sarcasm.Without another word, I sidestepped her and went upstairs.The next day, as I was about to go to school to cancel my leave, Owen called."Odelia, someone posted the vide

Harlan and I went to the court to submit the application.With the mandatory waiting period, a month of uncertainty lay ahead.In the interim, Jennifer faced the trial for her intentional act of harm.Given her underage status and the lack of severe injury on my part, the case resulted in a civil suit for damages.Exiting the courtroom, I was confronted by Jennifer who attempted to seek answers from me."Why didn't my dad come to see me?" she asked.I could only offer a shrug, telling her about the divorce thing and that I had no idea where he was."Why wasn't your mom with you today?" I inquired, to which she replied, "She's not been herself lately, often talking to the air."Jennifer's eyes glistened with unshed tears, her voice tinged with melancholy.Our brief exchange was interrupted by a call on Jennifer's phone. I heard a woman's voice."Jennifer, your dad's online, claiming you're not his daughter, and he's suing for defamation!"The news visibly distressed her, prom