Chapter 382
Chapter 382:
She began to question her own memory.
Brian, with a mix of arrogance and contempt, pressed on.
“Stop pretending, Jenessa. We all saw it. Maisie got hurt and stayed by Ryan’s side, caring for him devotedly. She deserves to be with him, not you. You’re just trash p>
At that moment, Charles intervened, scolding Brian.
“Enough, Brian. Stop this now p>
He tried to pull Brian away, but driven by alcohol, Brian resisted and continued his tirade at Jenessa.
“You evil woman! I won’t rest until I make you weep today p>
Charles, struggling with frustration, mustered his strength to drag Brian away.
Once they had left, Jenessa remained frozen in shock. She had indeed rescued Ryan from the fire, only to fall into a coma afterward. Upon awakening, she learned that Ryan and Maisie had become a couple and moved abroad. Though her heart was broken, Jenessa had always felt it wasn’t her place to intervene.
When Ryan was still unattached, Jenessa had harbored hope that she might have a chance with him, which had kept her close. However, once he became involved with Maisie, she couldn’t bring herself to intrude on their happiness.
Now, the realization struck Jenessa: everyone believed Maisie was the hero who had saved Ryan, not her. This revelation explained why Ryan and his friends, once close to her, had grown distant.
Reflecting on these events, Jenessa felt a profound sense of irony. For years, she had been baffled, never suspecting that a misunderstanding was to blame. She had thought Ryan resented her for agreeing to an arranged marriage he opposed.
gαℓησν𝒆𝓁s﹒c𝗈m has it all
Her thoughts scattered, Jenessa instinctively reached for her phone, eager to call Ryan and clarify everything.
Just then, Brinley started to retch beside her.
“Jennie, I feel awful p>
Snapping back to the present, Jenessa realized this was not the moment for revelations. Her priority was Brinley’s well-being. She quickly put away her phone and comforted her gently.
“It’s alright, Brin. Let’s head home p>
Supporting her friend, Jenessa guided her out of the bar. As they stepped outside, the man who had harassed them earlier reappeared, now accompanied by a group of men.
“Where do you pretty ladies think you’re going in such a hurry? Stay and have a chat with us,” he taunted, blocking their path with a menacing smile.
With a vigilant expression, Jenessa instinctively moved to protect the inebriated Brinley, positioning her behind herself. She looked at the man blocking the door and demanded, “What do you want p>
Earlier, this man had been leering at Brinley, and now he stood in their way.
Jenessa surveyed the situation, trying to devise an escape plan. She realized that a direct confrontation with these men would likely result in harm to both her and Brinley.
The man, attempting to appear benevolent, told her, “Miss, you’re free to go. I won’t bother you, but the drunk woman must stay.” His gaze lingered on Brinley with clear lecherous intent.
Jenessa’s frown deepened as she questioned, “What do you want p>
With a vicious look towards Brinley, the man retorted, “She insulted and humiliated me at the bar earlier. I need to set her straight p>