Chapter 106
Chapter 106:
Her thoughts soon turned to the baby growing inside her.
Gently, she touched her belly, her lips curling into a bittersweet smile.
The uncertainty of whether to share the news of the baby with Ryan weighed on her. After all, he was the father.
Could the existence of their baby make Ryan reconsider their divorce?
This fleeting hope crossed Jenessa’s mind, but she quickly dismissed it with a shake of her head.
She laughed at herself ruefully. Why was she indulging in fantasies at this point? She couldn’t gamble with their baby’s future.
After the shower and dressing in fresh clothes, Jenessa caressed her belly and whispered, “Baby, no matter what happens, I’m here to protect you p>
When she stepped out of the bathroom, she was taken aback to find Maisie standing a short distance away, her expression cold and unforgiving.
“Why are you here?” Jenessa asked, her voice laced with sudden fear.
She wondered if Maisie had overheard her whispering to the unborn baby earlier.
Jenessa’s heart raced, a sense of unease washing over her.
Meanwhile, Maisie sneered, her arms crossed as she looked at Jenessa with open disgust.
Fresh out of the shower, Jenessa’s skin shimmered with a dewy glow, her cheeks flushed and her eyes misty, giving her the appearance of a delicate, vibrant rose.
Her naturally refined features seemed even more enchanting than usual.
What a tramp! Maisie cursed silently.
Taking a deep breath, she spoke in a harsh tone.
“Why am I here? Obviously, I’ve been waiting for you to come out. You’re really cunning, Jenessa. You’ve tried every trick in the book to seduce Ryan. Your manipulations are truly impressive p>
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Relieved that Maisie hadn’t heard her earlier conversation, Jenessa exhaled softly.
Yet, the hostility in Maisie’s words made her frown deepen.
“I have no idea what you’re talking about. Besides, this is my room. Please leave,” Jenessa said, feeling that further discussion was futile and directly asking Maisie to leave.
Maisie stood her ground, driven by the torment of seeing Ryan take such drastic steps to avenge Jenessa at Aileen’s boutique—actions that seemed like those of a man deeply in love.
Her face hardened as she warned, “Jenessa, I suggest you stop with your despicable tactics. Ryan won’t fall for them. He’s going to marry me. You’d be wise to divorce him quickly. Otherwise, don’t blame me for not being nice p>
Jenessa’s response was tinged with irony. She looked at Maisie without expression and said, “Have you ever been nice to me? Besides, whether I divorce Ryan is a matter between him and me. You have no right to interfere p>
Maisie’s anger flared at these words.
“I have every right! I’m the woman Ryan truly loves. If not for his grandma’s meddling, I would already be his wife. What would your role be then? You shameless woman caught between me and Ryan p>
Jenessa’s expression remained stoic, her fists clenching so tightly that her nails almost pierced her palms, yet she seemed to feel no pain.
The harsh words from Maisie weighed heavily on her, deepening her sorrow.
She was painfully aware that Ryan’s heart truly belonged to Maisie.
Despite being Ryan’s wife in name, she knew his love for her was absent.
Noticing the shift in Jenessa’s demeanor, Maisie felt a surge of satisfaction.
Her words had clearly put her in a position of control.
Jenessa seemed utterly defeated.
“Jenessa, you must face reality. If you act wisely and divorce Ryan quickly, considering the years you’ve stood by him during my absence, I’ll recommend that he grants you a significant portion of his wealth. He’s rich, and you will be duly compensated. However, if you persist and provoke my anger, you’ll get nothing p>