Darcie wasn’t concerned. She said, “It was just luck. That girl is nothing to worry about. But you, stay home more often and focus on everything Mallory taught you. Don’t disappoint me again.”
Jaylene agreed, but her mind was still on Aaron.
“How’s the new driver?” Darcie asked casually. “Is he working out?”
Jaylene frowned, thinking of the chatty middle-aged man. “He’s okay. He talks too much, always asking questions, which is annoying, but he drives well and does what he’s told, like a dog, very obedient.”
Darcie paused, pursed her lips, then said, “Jaylene, do you remember what I told you at your coming-of-age ceremony?”
Jaylene was silent for a moment before responding, “I remember.”
Darcie calmly organized her papers and said, “Repeat it.”
Jaylene clenched her hands and quietly replied, “When you’re in a low position, treat yourself like a human; when you’re in a high position, treat others like humans.”
Darcie looked up at her. “Have you done that?”
Jaylene bit her lip and, after a moment, said, “I’m sorry.”
“Don’t say ‘sorry’ again. Those are the words I hate the most! You apologize, but nothing changes! Jaylene, I’m not young anymore. I can’t be with you forever. You need to grow up!”
her head,
She loved her only child but was disappointed that Jaylene hadn’t inherited any of her strengths. Instead, Jaylene was more like her brainless father, not even as practical. If Darcie had had a child with Wenham, she wouldn’t be
asked, “Did you know Stella
said she
back when she had
and muttered, “No way. Keegan doesn’t even remember her. How
it obvious? Everyone in the company is talking about it. Haven’t you noticed?” Darcie said sternly. “A pregnancy is a big deal. Your brother and father know about it but didn’t tell us. Have you thought about
mind went blank.
to work with Stella to find out who caused his accident, or he
memory loss was permanent, Stella would never keep the baby. The
fall, Keegan was so worried that he took her away. Darcie didn’t believe Keegan didn’t know about the
from Darcie and Jaylene. Darcie couldn’t stop
sure no one could connect her to that incident, she hadn’t slept peacefully since
shook her head. “No, Keegan isn’t pretending. Stella must be the one causing
can you be so sure Keegan really lost
let go of…” Jaylene
and asked sharply,
best brain doctor to help him remember, but it didn’t work.
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