Love Mission: Ex-wife Strikes Back

Jean sneered. Her voice dripped with disdain as she said, "But I just don't get it. I mean, I understand why Dad was nice to that bitch. She's his illegitimate daughter. But now that he's dead, what's the point of keeping up the charade? She doesn't belong in the Gu family. The way I see it, we should tell her the truth. We should make it very clear to her that she's just a filthy bastard."

"No!" Mandy's tone was firm.

"No?" Jean's expression darkened at the unexpected response. "Mom, I'm your biological daughter, your own flesh and blood. I don't get it. Why do you insist on keeping Julia's origins a secret? What's wrong with telling the truth? Julia thinks you're her real mother. If she finds out she isn't related to you, she'll be devastated."

Her lips curved into an icy smile. She would give just about anything to see Julia suffer.

"That's enough. I don't want you to bring this up again, ever." Mandy frowned. "Do you think I enjoy ke

e I last saw you, so I figured I should drop by to see how you're doing. Oh, and before I forget, I have souvenirs for you. These are famous in Sanya."

Jean handed the souvenirs she had brought with her to the servant standing beside them.

"You're always so thoughtful. You thought of me even when you travelled for work." Sandra's face glowed with happiness. "Speaking of Sanya, I heard that Terence was also there. Did the two of you go together?"

Jean gave a wry smile and said nothing.

"What's wrong? You know you can always be honest with me."

Jean did not reply. She merely looked sideways at Mary, who waited attentively beside them.

Sandra immediately understood what Jean was implying. She glanced at Mary and said, "Mary, you can go back into the house. Jean will take care of me."

"Yes, Mrs. Chen."

Mary turned and left obediently. As soon as she had gone, Sandra leaned over to Jean and said, "We're alone now. What is it?"