Chapter 931
Chapter 931:
Reluctantly, John replied, “I’ll accompany you, even though I’d rather not p>
Surprised by his declaration, Janey raised an eyebrow. “You’re coming with me? Are you p>
“Enough!” John interrupted, looking exasperated. “Mom, you know I’m selective with my affections. It’s impossible for me to feel anything for her p>
With a chuckle, Janey responded, “I was only teasing. No need to get so worked up p>
John gave her a flat look. “That was hardly amusing p>
Arriving at the police station, John and Janey unexpectedly encountered Yelena.
John was taken aback, having never expected to see Yelena in such a setting.
With a reassuring smile, Yelena mentioned, “I’m just sorting out a minor issue p>
“If there’s any way I can assist, please let me know,” John said enthusiastically to Yelena.
“Understood,” Yelena answered.
John, still visibly lost in thoughts, didn’t move until Janey’s gentle prod brought him back to reality. He managed a sheepish grin towards Yelena. “I’ll head out now p>
“Alright p>
As they departed, Janey’s voice carried a hint of warning. “You’re not falling for Austin’s fiancée, are you? Anyone but her, John. We can’t afford to upset the Barton family p>
John met her gaze, bewildered. “Mom, I’m not out of my mind. Why would I fall for Austin’s girl p>
Janey gave him a skeptical look. “You don’t usually pay so much attention to a woman unless there’s something more… you know p>
John felt a mix of shock and realization. If his gaze lingered on Yelena, it was out of admiration for her remarkable qualities.
Indeed, Yelena was a woman whose prowess matched that of any man he knew, and her knowledge often surpassed theirs.
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“It’s not what you’re thinking. I genuinely find her incredible.” John proceeded to recount the impressive feats Yelena had accomplished since their paths had crossed.
As John spoke, Janey grew more curious about Yelena, the girl who seemed so fragile yet had achieved so much.
“Mrs. Bowen p>
The sound of her name pulled Janey from her thoughts. She turned to see Addie, tears streaming down her face, her expression one of utter despair.
Janey looked at Addie, a mix of emotions stirring inside her. Before, she would have felt sorry for Addie. But now…
Janey’s gaze lingered on Addie’s pitiful expression, and a suspicion lingered that perhaps Addie was merely putting on an act.
She found herself questioning the authenticity of Addie’s demeanor, unable to discern the genuine from the pretense.
It was evident to Addie that Janey’s perception of her was changing.
With a hesitant look, Addie tentatively told Janey, “Do you really think so poorly of me now, Mrs. Bowen? It’s not something I can control. I’ve only recently discovered that my adoption was conditional on my lifelong caretaking of my brother. If it were solely about caregiving, I’d embrace it wholeheartedly as a member of the Morgan family, but p>
Tears streamed down Addie’s face as she continued, her voice breaking, “They’re pressuring me to bear his child. He’s oblivious, so they show him those vile videos to… educate him p>