Semua Bab The Prison Bride: Bab 111 - Bab 120

At first, Jessie dreaded coming back. She even recoiled at the idea of facing their endless nagging.But Ronny's way of handling things made her realize that when it came to their guilt-tripping, there was nothing to fear.Backed into a corner, Laura turned to Mia. "Mia, you really did Jessie wrong. Just apologize–""Mom, you told me all I had to do was show up so she'd help settle this, and that you'd cover me–"Laura squeezed her hand and coaxed her. "Can't you see their attitude right now? Even Mr. Lawson thinks you were in the wrong and that you should kneel and apologize. Just this once, listen to me. Let's get the Stewart family through this first, okay?"The real reason Bruce had insisted on bringing Mia along was to prevent Jessie from digging in her heels.At least if Mia kneeled and apologized, they might salvage some room to maneuver.If the victim's mother really took it to court, the investigation would tear everything open, and who knew what would happen to Bruce t

Jessie waited in the car for a while before Ronny came down.Seeing Henry leaning against his car, Ronny walked over and shoved him aside. "Mr. Lawson, what are you doing hanging around here? Talking bad about us in front of Jessie?"Henry glanced at Jessie sitting inside. He then turned and left.When Ronny got in, he said to Jessie, "Mrs. Stewart transferred the money to their account on the spot. As for the follow-up treatments, the Stewart family will have to cover those. So this matter's settled. Mark should be out in a couple of days.""Thank you for standing up for me today. I honestly don't know how to repay you." Jessie was truly grateful to Ronny. After this, if Laura tried to guilt-trip her with tears and moral blackmail, she'd have to think twice."You're family. Harry and I treat you like a sister. How could we just sit back and watch while you get pushed around?" Ronny asked with a grin.Jessie smiled, but deep down, she couldn't help but think that Ronny seemed to

"Give him a call. I'll be heading back to Jefferville City in a couple of days. What, he's not even planning to buy me a meal before I leave?" Wilson asked Ronny angrily.Hearing that, David quickly turned to Jessie. "Do you have his number? If you do, give him a call. He's helped you and me more than once. I'll take him out to dinner.""Me, call him?" Jessie was stunned.She did have Jack's number, but she would never bother him out of the blue. Besides, he was probably busy.On top of that, it was her fault he was tied up in the first place."You're acting like you're strangers," Wilson commented.Jessie thought to herself that she and Jack weren't close at all. She really didn't know him. Although they worked together, he kept such a low profile that she couldn't figure out what kind of temper he had.She glanced at Ronny.Ronny couldn't help but chuckle. "Why not give it a shot? Tonight, the two of you can host a dinner. Invite him and Grandpa Wilson, make it a thank-you me

After leaving the hotel, Jessie helped the now-sober David into the car.Jack was in the driver's seat. He waited until they had their seatbelts on before speaking. "So once you go back tonight, you're done with the hotel?""Hard to say." Jessie wasn't sure her grandfather could really keep the Stewart family in check.As the engine started, David turned to Jack. "You should be driving your grandfather home. Jessie and I could've managed by ourselves."Jack sighed. "You know what he's like. If he tells me to drive, I don't exactly get a choice, do I?"Jessie was drowsy. She leaned against David's arm while quietly watching the passing scenery outside.The fact that he had recovered enough to be discharged made her genuinely happy. Things had looked so bad before, she'd thought he might never leave the hospital.To her surprise, he recovered quite quickly.She closed her eyes, finally feeling a sense of peace.Noticing she was resting, David fell silent.When the car stopped a

Inside the study, Bruce's expression was stern when he spoke. "Dad, haven't you wondered why we're treating Jessie like this? Every parent ought to love their biological children.""You framed Mark and sent him to prison in your place. I can't really tell how much you love your children," David remarked sarcastically.Bruce pursed his lips. Anger rose inside him, but he forced himself to continue."Whatever the case, we had our reasons. But the way you treated Mia today really broke her heart.""Don't give me that nonsense. What's the matter, were those test results from back then fake? If they were, then bring me proof. Better yet, go run another test. Is that so hard?"David's glare bore into him."We already did the test. That's why we–"David cut him off impatiently. "I want to see it with my own eyes. You go to the hospital, and I'll read the results right there.""You're saying someone tampered with the results?" Bruce's anger vanished, and his voice cooled.David didn't