“W-What did you say?” Cindy’s expression stiffened for a moment.

Jodie stabbed at the steak on her plate. Her fork froze mid-air, the desire to bring it to her mouth evaporating. Her appetite had vanished. What she craved wasn’t the taste of the steak but the satisfaction of sinking her fork into Maisie’s flesh, tearing it into pieces, and spitting it onto the ground.

Cindy’s conscience lingered. “Jojo, taking someone’s life… That’s not right, is it? Besides, your brother already hurt her once. It’s miraculous that she survived. You should…”

“Are you my mom or hers?” Jodie seethed with anger.

Cindy trembled, attempting to placate. “Of course, I’m your mom. You’re my dear daughter!”

“Then help me with this!”

Cindy shrugged, hesitant to say more.

From their dining spot, they observed the hotel entrance across the street.

At that moment, Maisie, Daniel, and Wilfred emerged from the hotel.

The trio stood outside, conversing, each adorned with a radiant smile.

Maisie was close to Daniel, exuding petite delicacy. Wilfred shook hands with Daniel, both men possessing extraordinary grace.

Jodie was stupefied.

Daniel’s care for Maisie and detected a different look in Wilfred’s eyes toward her. Suddenly, an intense surge of hatred

years ago, these

coiled around her

her, asking softly, “Jojo, what’s wrong? Has that

“No.”

“Then why…”

want her dead! Can’t you understand?” Jodie gritted her teeth, her eyes

just… want her dead!” Each word came out

was taken aback, remaining

distance. Maisie was thriving, cherished and protected by Daniel. Perhaps no one in Cumulus City dared to oppose her. Moreover,

would Jodie

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