Chapter 698
Chapter 700
Brittany froze in place .
At that moment , Horace yanked his arm free from Jessica’s grip and scolded sharply , “ What do you think you’re doing ? ”
Jessica blinked , caught off guard . “ Why are you being so harsh with me ? ”
Horace glanced at Brittany . “ Do you even know who she really is ? ”
“ She’s just some sugar baby … ” Jessica sneered .
Horace snapped , “ Enough ! Shut up ! ”
Jessica flinched , surprised . “ What did I do ? Why are you yelling at me ? ”
Horace’s voice dropped low and steady . “ She’s your mother , Brittany . ”
Those words exploded right beside Jessica’s ear . She gasped sharply , her breath catching “ What did you say? She’s my mother ? ”
Jessica stared at Brittany , disbelief written all over her face .
Brittany returned the look , just as stunned . This reunion between mother and daughter was far beyond anyone’s expectations .
Horace turned to Brittany . “ This is our daughter , Jessica . ”
Without hesitation , Jessica stepped forward and hurriedly apologized , “ Mom , I’m so sorry ! I didn’t recognize you ! I’m your daughter , Jessica . ”
Brittany’s eyes darkened with disappointment as she looked at Jessica .
Wendy smirked at Jessica . “ Now you’re calling her Mom , but just a moment ago , you were calling her a mistress , a sugar baby . ”
“ Shut up ! ” Jessica shot Wendy a fierce glare .
She truly despised Wendy . Why did Wendy have to be everywhere ?
Brittany’s gaze shifted back to Jessica , skepticism flickering . “ Are you really my daughter ? ”
Jessica’s heart sank . Her carefully prepared reunion had turned into an embarrassment , and she had clearly made a terrible , impression . Now , Brittany was beginning to doubt her .
Thinking quickly , Jessica pulled out her best card .
“ Yes , I’m your daughter . We’ve been apart for so many years , and Harry raised me . He told me you loved me so much , but I never really felt that mother’s love . When Dad said you were coming back to see me , I was so happy . I finally have a mom . I. wouldn’t have to envy other kids anymore . ”
Brittany’s eyes softened instantly . Over the years , both she and Horace had carried a heavy guilt over Jessica .
Brittany stepped forward and took Jessica’s hand . “ I only sent you to Hovendale because I had no choice back then . From now on , I’ll stay with you , and we’ll never be apart again . ”
Jessica immediately threw herself forward , wrapping Brittany in a tight embrace . “ That’s wonderful , Mom . I love you . ”
As Jessica hugged her , Brittany caught the sharp scent of perfume , overpowering and unnatural .
She frowned . Why did she feel no warmth toward this daughter ? She found it very strange .
Just then , Horace came over . “ Alright , let’s put this little scene behind us for now . I’ve booked a private room . Let’s go there and talk . ”
Brittany nodded . “ Okay . ”
1/3
Chapter 700
Suddenly , Brittany remembered Wendy and looked over at her . “ Yung lady , what’s your name ? ”
Wendy smiled warmly . “ Hello , Mrs. Larson . I’m Wendy Crone . ”
She extended her hand .
+25 BONUS
Brittany couldn’t help but smile back . She reached out and shook Wendy’s hand . “ Hi , Wendy . I’m not Mrs. Larson . My name is Brittany Brewer . ”
Wendy thought for a moment , then amended her words . “ Hello , Ms. Brewer . ”