"Jenna, did you hear that?" Sara saw her daughter sitting in a daze, not even giving her a short answer, and grew anxious. She raised her voice and asked again.
Jenna flinched from the sudden question and saw Hansen staring at her with a smirk on his face. She immediately understood what he meant by this arrangement. She had to smile bitterly and agreed with her mother.
"Morn, don't worry, I understand."
Sara sensed that Jenna's promise was unconvincing and was a little dissatisfied. Jenna really did not know to gain people's favor. The least she could do was to be more enthusiastic in front of her husband to win his heart. She sighed in her heart and shot a disappointed look at her.
"Do you hear that? Please take good care of my father from now on," Hansen nodded and whispered to her ear.
Jenna rolled her eyes at him and Hansen chuckled.
"Oh, Hansen, what happened to your right face?" Sara gasped when she saw the scratch marks on his face.
Hansen was taken aback and hurriedly covered his face with his hand. Then, he smiled and explained, "Morn, do you mean this? I was scratched by a stray kitten last night. I'm okay."
"Oh dear, why are you so careless? Have you gone to the doctor? It will be troublesome if the scratch causes an infection. You have to clean it well," Sara asked with concern in her eyes.
"It's okay, I've been to a doctor. It'll be fine in two days," he replied with a polite smile. "The kitten was ferocious last night as it's got some attitude, thus it scratched me quite badly."
He blabbered about the situation in exaggeration. Jenna's face was flushed red with anger.
This b*stard. His mouth was running wild, just one step to accusing her directly.
His leg was beside hers, therefore she secretly stretched out her hand and pinched him hard.
Hansen yelped, his face contorted in pain as he bent forward.
"Hansen, what's wrong? Does it still hurt? It's best you go and get some painkillers from the doctor," Sara said with concern when she saw his painful expression.
"It's okay. I'll teach that kitten a lesson tomorrow. Morn, you have a good rest, I still have something to talk to Jenna about." He beamed while clenching his teeth, making Sara laugh, amused at the situation.
"Okay." Sara smiled. "You are very busy, you mustn't always put work aside. Don't worry, Jenna will take care of your father. Before that, I still have something to say to Jenna. I'll let her go find you after." "Sure, I'll wait for her outside." He nodded, glancing at Jenna before going out.
"Jenna, tell me, did you fight with Hansen?" Sara asked with a serious face as soon as Hansen left.
"Morn, there's no such thing.¹' Jenna cried for innocence, "Everything's fine, we're doing good."
Jenna quickly offered an explanation in order to dispel her mother's worries. She did not want her mother to know about what was going on.
"Nonsense, you're lying again. I'm your mother, I know when you lie to me." Sara's face darkened. She feigned anger and reprimanded Jenna.
"Morn, I'm not lying." Jenna was speechless. Hansen, this b*stard! He had completely managed to get her mother on his side!
"Jenna, I've been through the same thing, why wouldn't I know?" Sara sighed as tears filled her eyes. "Don't think I won't know that you're definitely the one who scratched Hansen's face. You should be gentle and considerate, not fight with your husband. It's not good for others to see. Besides, Hansen is also a well-known figure. With his face like this, how can he go out and meet people? All men have their ego and dignity after all. If your mother-in-law sees this, she'll hold a grudge against you too. You should never act like this again."
Sara advised her sternly.
During these days, Hansen came to visit her every day. On the contrary, Jenna did not visit that often. Looking at the efforts Hansen put into taking care of her, Sara guessed that he was trying to please her so that she could get Jenna to accept him.
Young couples usually fought over small things. As long as it was not a matter of principle, it was fine. Furthermore, Hansen was trying to please her, which showed that he loved her daughter. Jenna had the higher ground. Therefore, despite the worries, she felt happy for Jenna.
Looking at Hansen's face that day, it was obvious that they had not made up. Since they were both there, she tried to persuade Jenna to forgive her husband. It was better for women to be gentle.
Jenna was dumbfounded by Sara’s words. How could she tell her, let alone reveal the truth? She did not want to worry her, hence she immediately replied, "Morn, I understand. There is really nothing between us, we're fine. It's not what you think it is and I know the line. Don't worry."
"If there's no problem, then it's good." Jenna did not look like she was lying and Sara felt relieved. She then took Jenna's hand and said, "Jenna, don't be annoyed at my nagging. I just want the best for you. I only have you. I'll be happy if you're happy. Everything else is not important, do you understand?"
Tears welled up in Jenna's eyes. She nodded, stepped forward, and hugged Sara as she choked. "Morn, I know. Don't worry, I will live well. Please get better yourself too. Otherwise, I won’t be happy either."
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