A Literal Pitiful Act
You're both just scheming together!
Feeling cornered, Jessica struggled to respond. She put on her pitiful act and mumbled, "I'm just not used to things here, and I instinctively rely on Nathan. Please don't misunderstand, Nana."
Joseph snorted dismissively. "Misunderstand what? What's there to misunderstand between you two? You're both shameless, plain and simple!"
Jessica's eyes welled up with tears. "Joe, why have you become like Nana? Why are you always targeting me?"