Lahat ng Kabanata ng Dead at Heart: Kabanata 371 - Kabanata 373

Jackson was in his 80s, but his voice still carried loud and clear. The second he asked the question, the air around them seemed to go still for just a second.People from all around turned to look in their direction. Their eyes eventually landed on Jayson with growing suspicion.The looks he received were filled with shock.Jayson, however, didn't seem the least bit caught off guard. He casually tapped the back of Jackson's chair. "My wife?"Even Ariel was taken aback by the sudden question.Why would Jackson bring that up out of nowhere?Even if she hadn't signed that confidentiality clause in their divorce agreement, she had no intention of exposing their past marriage. She frowned, and a shadow of irritation crossed her eyes.As she glanced up, she met Jayson's gaze across the room.He looked at her, almost like it was accidental. But something about that look made her fingers curl instinctively into a fist.She hated this. Hated being dragged into the spotlight without wa

Betty was suddenly at a loss for words. She glared at Jayson for a long moment, but no words came out.Jayson didn't speak harshly. After making himself clear, he smiled lightly, and his tone grew gentle once again. "Alright, Grandma. Let me take you home. That's enough for tonight. I'll handle my own business."It was a clear signal that he wouldn't let Betty interfere any further.Betty parted her lips. "You…"But no words followed.She slapped his hand away. "I don't need you here! Go be with Ari!"Jayson glanced at the fuming Betty. With one hand casually tucked in his pocket, he gave a helpless shake of his head and chuckled.Matt and Perry approached, one after the other. They hadn't overheard the conversation, so they looked puzzled."Why would Mr. Spencer ask that out of the blue? If the truth really came out, Nancy would get torn apart by the gossip."Jayson didn't answer. It was hard to tell what he was thinking.Perry looked at Matt, then slowly turned to Jayson. A