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.”
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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.
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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.”
