Cutie, Please Marry Me Again (Jenna and Hansen) novel Chapter 428

"It just so happened that Claude's wife had come over to Ink Garden to complain about her. She was in tears. Well, she knew that I detested the woman. Hence, she came over frequently to complain about her. To be frank, ever since the woman and her daughter had stayed in Emerald Garden, everything had become chaotic. She was always crying, and eventually, even Claude could not tolerate it anymore. He rarely came home and was no longer interested in the woman. He lived elsewhere and focused on Maria. I knew that the household was in a mess and it would be a disaster if it continued. Besides, Elmore had just passed away. I wish that the atmosphere could be quiet and peaceful. Hence, I drove the woman and her daughter away without giving them a chance.

When Vivian talked about the matter, it was apparent that she was in distress. She did not have a choice back then and she was exasperated.

Jenna lowered her head and pondered the matter. This was the fate of being a mistress to a man from a prestigious family.

No matter what Raina did, even if she was infertile, they could not get a divorce. Hence, Claude had lots of mistresses and seldom came back for the past ten years.

She heard that Claude had a mistress in Africa as well and they were living together.

"Alas, I've heard that she died from an illness after she was driven out of the Richards Group. I had no idea what became of her daughter. I did ask Paul and Irvin to find them after they were driven out, but the woman had already passed away when we found them. The daughter had been returned to her father. She was after all his flesh and blood. I thought that it was a good idea and it was the best option then. I was finally at ease. I instructed Paul to send them some money so that the daughter can get a proper education. After all, I felt apologetic. The woman had suffered a lot when she lived in Emerald Garden as the madam would not leave her alone. Besides, I drove her out just because I disliked her. It was kind of cruel but I did not have a choice. There was no reason for her to stay. She was married, and she only brought trouble to the family. However, from this incident, I gained some experience. Hence, that's why I never allowed Maria to stay with us."

"She was not considered part of the Richards family. Only after Norton and Andrea had grown up did I let them stay in the Richards Group. When Norton and Andrea were still kids, I did not dare to make it known when I brought them over to play. They were really cute, and I adored them. Hence, every year, I would bring them over and let them stay at Ink Garden for a while. This would be kept a secret from Raina. Ink Garden was the only place I found safe enough to keep them. Eventually, Raina discovered what happened. Although reluctant, she was forced to accept it, under my orders. However, ever since Maria and the kids stayed with us, the atmosphere in Emerald Garden changed once more. Not long after, Claude seldom came home again. Besides, the Richards Group had prospered, thanks to Trevor and he had become well- known in the industry. In comparison, Claude did not have any achievements. Hence, he went to Africa. Even now, I don't really know what he's doing, but I heard that he has started some businesses."

Tears coursed down her cheeks as she spoke. She was filled with anguish and she seemed to age suddenly in an instant.

Back then, the Richards Group was facing some difficulties. To overcome the crisis, Elmore forced Claude to marry Raina. However, Claude did not have any feelings towards Raina. As a result, he seldom came home and no longer cared about what happened to the family. Things turned out to be a disaster. It was not what she wanted.

However, she never expected that Norton, whom she had cared for since he was just a kid, would bear such resentment. For the sake of his future, he betrayed Javon.

Tears continued to trickle down her cheeks. Jenna did not utter a response. However, she was filled with anguish as well. After a long silence, she held Vivian's hands and said reassuringly, "Grandma, it's all in the past. You did not have a choice. It's not all your fault. Even if the woman stayed in the Richards Group, her life will still be tough. After all, she had nothing. Driving her out was actually a better option for her. Nobody could have foreseen her misfortune after that. Hence, don't feel guilty, just let bygones be bygones."

Jenna could only comfort Vivian in this manner. Somehow, her mood was affected.