Chapter 381
Chapter 381:
Meanwhile, after her tirade, Brinley slumped over the bar counter, slipping into unconsciousness from her inebriation.
Jenessa was about to call a cab for Brinley when she was abruptly confronted by a sneering figure.
“You’re such a shameless woman, Jenessa. Picking up on men in a bar right after your divorce?” the man taunted rudely.
Upon seeing Brian, Jenessa’s expression shifted to a frown. The last thing she expected was to encounter one of Ryan’s friends here. She was well aware that his circle had never warmed up to her since their marriage, and at this moment, civility seemed unnecessary.
“Your concern over my presence here is unwarranted,” she responded coolly.
Brian, interpreting Jenessa’s reply as an admission, grew even more irate and lashed out, “Shame on you! Can’t you manage without clinging to a man p>
His words were harsh, piercing through Jenessa’s usually calm demeanor and provoking her anger. With a chill in her voice, she snapped back, “Why are you so fixated on my life? Could it be that you have a secret crush on me p>
Brian bellowed in response, furiously denying her suggestion.
“Ridiculous! Don’t flatter yourself. You think I’d fall for someone as cold-hearted and manipulative as you?” His words echoed his disdain.
Jenessa’s disappointment deepened with each passing moment. Over the last three years, she had endured isolation and constant degradation from Ryan’s friends, all because of her love for him. But her patience had reached its limit. She could no longer stomach their baseless accusations and insults.
“Shut up!” she burst out, her anger barely contained.
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“Brian Olson, you’d better watch your words, or I will not hesitate to take legal action for defamation p>
Brian thought he saw Jenessa’s true, haughty nature emerging, and he seized the opportunity to unleash his pent-up frustrations.
“Wow, after three years, the act drops, doesn’t it? I’ve spoken no untruths. Aren’t you aware of your actions? You relentlessly pursued Ryan, claiming your love for him was boundless. Yet, when he was on the brink of death, you turned your back. What cruelty!” he exclaimed with disdain.
Confused and taken aback by the accusation, Jenessa furrowed her brows and responded, “When have I ever done such a thing p>
Jenessa had grown accustomed to the prejudice she encountered, recognizing that it mostly stemmed from irrational anger. She barely registered Brian’s words, her growing impatience drowning out his voice. With Brinley intoxicated, Jenessa needed to ensure her friend’s safe return home, and she had no time for arguments with Brian.
“Stop your nonsense, Brian,” Jenessa said, taking a deep breath to steady herself.
“Ryan and I are divorced. We’re no longer connected, so leave me alone p>
She tried to guide the stumbling Brinley away, but Brian blocked their path.
“Jenessa, do you feel guilty?” Brian’s tone sharpened with accusation.
“How dare you tell us to leave you alone? Do you have any conscience at all? When Ryan was injured in the fire, Maisie risked her life to save him. Where were you p>
His words struck Jenessa deeply. She looked at him in disbelief, catching the blame in his gaze. What was going on? Wasn’t she the one who had rushed into the flames to rescue Ryan? Why was Brian crediting Maisie with the rescue?
A storm of questions raged in Jenessa’s mind, her thoughts drowned out by a loud buzzing. She felt deeply unsettled and whispered, “Brian, can you repeat that p>