Semua Bab Save the Tears for Someone Who Cares: Bab 31 - Bab 40

Jacklyn spent the entire night haunted by nightmares. When she woke up and glanced at her phone, her Instagram inbox was nearly exploding."So pretty, yet so cruel. You really can't judge a book by its cover!""You don't dare to reply? You must feel guilty!""You actually hired someone to sexually assault a woman? What's the point of being pretty if you're this messed up?"After scrolling through dozens of messages, she finally understood that someone was throwing dirt on her name. She searched for related videos and found Amanda's account.Her latest post had hundreds of thousands of likes. In the video, she held up her ID and recounted the ordeal she faced the night before."Hi, everyone. I'm Amanda Scott. I'm officially reporting that Jacklyn Stinson hired someone to assault me. I've called the police, and I'm counting on you all to help seek justice!"Before Jacklyn could make sense of it, Reese Crawford, the maid, called from outside, "Mrs. Lloyd, someone's here to see you.

Liam's warning had the desired effect. The reporters quickly backed off, not daring to ask any more questions.But the police hadn't reached any conclusions yet, so the rumors online didn't stop spreading. It only grew louder by the day.Jacklyn decided to just turn off her phone and ignore the mess altogether.That evening, Eugene surprisingly didn't stay late at work and came home on time.At the dining table, the air was thick with tension.Breaking the silence, Eugene spoke first, asking, "Jackie, are you busy lately?"Jacklyn put down her cutlery and looked up calmly. "Why are you asking?""I'm holding a press conference to clear the air about all this," he said.Jacklyn shifted her gaze, grabbed a napkin to wipe her hands, and replied firmly, "I won't go. There's no need to clarify something I didn't do. Once the police finish their investigation, this whole thing will blow over."Eugene cleared his throat and tightened his hands on the table. "Jackie, this isn't just ab

Penelope clutched her belly, looking pitiful. "Gene, you finally came. Someone pushed me just now."Afraid Eugene wouldn't believe her, she pinched her thigh hard to draw out some tears. "I was so upset that I argued with that man, but he threatened to hit me! I was so scared. Gene, you have to stand up for me!"Eugene's eyes darkened. His voice turned cold as he said, "Get the security footage now. I want to find that guy."When the manager saw Eugene's impressive attire, he knew better than to mess with him and quickly agreed.As soon as the footage came up, Eugene watched closely. He pointed at the man who shoved Penelope and ordered, "Get him!"The manager rushed to take action.Eugene then glanced at Penelope. "Let's get you to a hospital. The baby can't be hurt."Penelope immediately refused. "Gene, I don't want to go to the hospital. I want to go home."Her eyes darted nervously."How can you not go? Your belly is hurting. What good does going home do?""Sir, if your w

Jacklyn's eyes were sharp. "Is that so?"She trusted Sammy more than she trusted Eugene. If the necklace really had been taken, then what she was looking at now…"This necklace's gems are truly one of a kind…" she murmured as she slowly walked toward the gemstone necklace.The moment she moved, Eugene's heart leaped into his throat. He couldn't let her find out the truth."Wait," he called out to her.He quickly pushed the door open and shouted out to the hallway, "Stop eating and come in to thank Mrs. Lloyd properly!"As soon as the words left his mouth, laughter came from the hallway. In the next second, a group of employees flooded into the office."Thank you for the afternoon tea, Mrs. Lloyd! We're so honored!"Just as Jacklyn's hand was about to touch the necklace, someone suddenly squeezed in, blocking her. Surrounded, she was bombarded with chatter and flattery.Jacklyn responded to each one. After a while, they finally dispersed.A suspicious glance flickered again as

Jacklyn refused."Jackie, what's wrong?" Eugene slipped an arm around her waist, his gaze warm and lingering. "I backed you going to Fashion Week. Even if it messes up my geomancy, I still got you that necklace. So why can't you do this one thing for me?"His voice grew more wounded with every word.There was a time when Jacklyn would've bought into it. But now, as she looked at him, all she felt was disgust.She swallowed the bitterness in her throat and forced herself to hug him. "I'm on my period."Eugene hesitated, suddenly remembering it was Jacklyn's time of the month.He used to keep track without being told, always ensuring he had everything ready for her ahead of time. He used to take care of her with painstaking attention. These days, though, Penelope was mostly on his mind.Guilt stabbed at him, and he straightened up abruptly. "Work's been insane. It totally slipped my mind. Let me make you some chamomile tea."Jacklyn didn't say anything, but her heart stayed cold.