Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband novel Chapter 1659

Jillian cast another look at Kalene, "Kalene, you really know how to play the game. Trying to outfox you is like a cub going up against a wily old wolf."

"Hey now, Jillian, don't start slinging mud without cause. You and your family know exactly what you've been up to all these years," Kalene retorted with growing fervor. "If I find out that you had a hand in Brodie's death, I swear I'll make you regret it."

There was nothing more tragic in life than a parent burying their child.

At Kalene's words, Jillian bristled. "What did you just say? Repeat that, if you dare."

Kalene's gaze was icy. "Was I not clear enough?"

Jillian was fuming, her filter gone. "Your son was a lost cause, made money but never got to enjoy it. Don't you dare drag my son into this."d2

No mother can stand to hear such things about her child. Kalene lost all pretense of composure and slapped Jillian hard across the face. "Take back what you said about my son, or I swear I'll rip those words out of your mouth."

Jillian wasn't used to such humiliation and raised her hand to strike back.

Quick as a flash, Nora caught Jillian's hand. "Jillian, if Hudson knew you just called Brodie a lost cause, do you think he'd ever forgive you?"

It was common knowledge in the Rivera family that Hudson adored his grandson Brodie. Brodie had been groomed to be the heir from birth, but fate had other plans. His death had hit Hudson just as hard as it had hit Kalene and her husband. If Hudson heard someone speaking ill of his beloved grandson, there would be hell to pay.

Jillian suddenly realized the gravity of her words. "I... I..."

In hopes of calming the waters, she had to take the slap without returning it. “Kalene, I spoke out of turn. I apologize to you and Brodie."