Female Novel
Chapter 170
Chapter 170
How unbelievably cruel of you to bully your younger sibling, Betty Beckett!
Mrs. Rosie, look, Funderstand, truly. But please remember that I am not Jasper’s wife anymore. I’m anoutsider who has no say in family mallers. Alyssa was helpless despite her feeling indignant.
“I know. But who else can I count on except for you? I can’t talk to anyone about this.” Mrs. Rosie wept.novelbin
“Hey, d–don’t cry.” Alyssa felt sorry for the old lady and gently comforted her, “I have taken note ofLauren’s situation. Please take care of her for now. F’ll help her out if I get the chance to do so.”
“Thank you! Thank you, Madam Alice!” Mrs. Rosie expressed immense gratitude and reluctantly endedthe call
Abyssa sighed after the phone screen went dark.
“Is she the old lady at the Becketts that you’ve mentioned before?” asked Jonah after taking a sip oftea.
“Yeah. She’s an honest and kind soul who raised Jasper. She was good to me when I lived at theBecketts“.”
She would not hesitate to reciprocate and hit back at those who wronged her. Similarly, she wouldforever remember the kindness of
others.
“It must have been a serious matter if she felt the pressing need to call you.”
“It was Lauren, the youngest of the Becketts.”
Her heart pained upon recalling Lauren’s innocent and blank face. “That child’s autistic. And she’spretty reserved and introverted. She doesn’t get much attention from her parents and lives her lifewalking on eggshells.”
Alyssa continued, “I was able to help her out when I was with the Becketts. Betty did not go hard on herwhen I was involved because she’d have to play nice with her sister–in–law. But things went downhillafter I left.”
“Well I pity the girl but this is their family matter.” Sighing softly, he looked concerned for his sister. “Youshould keep out of the Beckett
family drama now that you’re divorced.” 1
“I know. I won’t cross the line. By the way, I thought you were busy at work. Did you visit me becauseyou missed me?” Walking around him, she hugged his neck from behind.
“Of course I miss you. But the reason I’m here is because of this. I think we need to discuss.” With asmile, he handed her an invitation
card.
“Is this Alyssa gaped.
“Mr. Javier had his secretary deliver Newton Beckett’s birthday invitation to me.” Jonah soundedintrigued by the move.
“Hah, great. In the end, you were dragged into the mess.” She immediately saw through the strategybehind it. “We’ve never gotten along well with the Becketts.
“As business rivals in the open, we’ve never interacted much for years. So, it begs the question of whyJavier Beckett invited you to Newton Beckett’s birthday.
“It’s clear that Javier did not plan to invite you. I bet his spouse convinced him to send you theinvitation.”
Jonah stroked his chin. “Lyse, they seem hostile. The birthday event might be more complicated than itappears.”
“I’ll take whatever comes my way. Why would I fear a washed–up B–list actress when Jasper does noteven taze me?”
She took a seat beside Jonah haughtily. “I’m not dumb. I’m calculative only when I need to be. If shewants to play a game with me, I’ll play along. Jonah, I’m going to tear up the invitation card. Justpretend that you never saw it. You don’t have to entertain them.”
“No. I’ve decided to attend,” Jonah replied firmly.
“What?”
“Us Taylors fear nothing. We stand tall and take on any challenges–that’s who we are.” He felt sorry forher and gently caressed her on the
She was touched by his words.
Sohna, de quiled her into a hus. We can’t tell what will happen at the birthday event. I’m afraid you’d bebullied by the Beckett’s you
ent here are don’t want you to go through that ever.”
She rubbed her eyes feeling warm on the inside. It opened her eyes to the fact that she had alwaysbeen loved. All the misery inherite came rom her 20s and tuble pursuit of Jasper’s love