“She said I ruined her relationship with Sanford, claiming that he now despises her even more. She
went as far as wishing me a miserable death.”
Janiya repeated Jaelyn’s harsh words.
Setting down the pot, Millie couldn’t help but feel a sense of apprehension.
“Looks like Sanford has seen through Jaelyn’s deceit.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJaniya, too, sensed the gravity of the situation and felt a flutter of anxiety.
“If Sanford knows the truth, then he must be aware that it was me who asked Jaelyn to do it.”
Just then, Janiya’s phone rang.
When she saw Sanford’s name flashing on the screen, she frowned.
“Millie, it’s Sanford calling.”
He was undoubtedly calling to question her.
Moreover, he must be furious.
Millie momentarily panicked, but she quickly composed herself.
She held Janiya’s hand and reassured her, “Don’t worry. You are Sanford’s mother, and everything you
have done is out of love for him. He will understand your intentions.”
Janiya found comfort in Millie’s words.
After all, after she had sent Jaelyn away, Sanford kept his anger in check despite his frustration.
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After all, they shared a deep mother-and-son bond.
With that in mind, Janiya calmed down.
She answered the phone.
“Sanford, are you coming home for dinner tonight?”
Sanford’s voice, laden with anger and frostiness, came from the other end of the phone.
“Mom, if you still treat me as your son, please stay out of my marriage. Otherwise, don’t be surprised if
I no longer recognize you as my mother!”
Janiya’s face contorted at the harshness of his words.
“What on earth are you saying? Everything I have done, I did it for your own good.”
“Are you doing it for me or just to protect your reputation?”