Daisy said, her tone gentle. She smiled softly. We met at my wedding to Albert. Do you recall? Having consumed too much alcohol the previous night, Jessie found relief after taking medication in the morning.
Yet now, her complexion resembled that of a ghostly sheet.
Her eyes fixed on Daisy. The other woman cradled her slightly protruding belly, a clear indication of her pregnancy. It was evident she sought to flaunt her affection with Albert.
Jessies lips quivered, but she managed to force a strained smile.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtYes. | remember. How can | help you, Mrs. Waston? Daisy glanced around, her motives unclear. Can we find somewhere quieter? The crowd here might harm your reputation.
Jessie saw through Daisys facade.
With a flip of her hair, Jessie settled into her seat. My reputations already in ruins. Everyone in Duefron knows Im the woman Alberts
grown tired of sleeping with. But their assumptions are only half- right. Maybe its your pregnancy that leaves Mr. Waston so horny. So yes, | slept with him again last night. He was quite generous, offering me five hundred million dollars, but | declined.
You know just how good your husband is in bed, Mrs. Waston.
To be honest, | cant find another man like him, so | refused his offer of money.
Jessies words were deceitful.
But they pricked Daisys pride, igniting a visible fury within her.
Though she harbored deep affection for Albert, she couldnt capture his heart. Now, hearing a young girl boast about her husbands bedroom prowess, Daisys patience wore thin.
Sneering, Daisy shot back, Arent you worried Albert will hold you responsible if your antics lead to my miscarriage?
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJessie, her eyes wide with feigned innocence, retorted, Most women arent angels, Mrs. Waston; especially when theyre involved with married men. Arent you giving me too much credit? Does Albert even know how pure you pretend to be? Enraged, Daisy collapsed onto the sofa.
Jessie rose with a disdainful snort. | didnt sleep with him last night.
Mrs. Waston, if you doubt your husband, just keep him in your hand bag. Dont chase after him as if hes everyones favorite. Hes not getting any younger. Keep him for yourself.
Daisys face turned ashen.
Unable to contain her fury, she delivered a resounding slap to Jessies cheek, leaving a faint flush in its wake.
With Jessies fiery spirit, retaliation was inevitable.
But she stared at Daisys bulging belly.
Carrying Alberts child, Daisy embodied his aging dream of fatherhood.
If Jessies anger led to Daisys miscarriage