Chapter 613
Chapter 613:
Doreen’s smile faltered slightly. Her face looked a bit pale, but she kept her voice calm. “He’s been really busy with work. I understand.”
Jazlyn was about to offer a few words of advice when suddenly, the doorbell rang.
Jazlyn quickly told the servant to open the door.
But the moment it swung open, Clara barged in with a fiery glare. “Doreen, come out right now! I know you’re in there!”
Doreen froze on the spot. When she saw Clara standing there, her face went pale. A cold sweat ran down her back as her mind went blank.
Jazlyn’s face tightened the moment she heard the shouting. She turned to Doreen, frowning. “Who is this woman?”
Before Doreen could answer, Clara shoved past the servant and stormed straight into the living room, locking eyes with Doreen.
But when she spotted Jazlyn sitting beside Doreen, she hesitated for a split second and then lifted her chin with confidence.
“You must be Doreen’s future mother-in-law,” Clara said boldly. “I’m Doreen’s mother. Since you’re here too, let’s not beat around the bush. My daughter’s marrying your son, so your family needs to prepare a wedding gift. One million minimum.”
Doreen’s face turned red with panic. “Mom! What are you saying?” she cried, standing up quickly. “We never talked about any one million! Besides, Mr. Walsh and I aren’t even at that stage yet!”
Worried Clara’s outburst would ruin everything, she reached out and pushed her away, lowering her voice. “Please just go home for now. I’ll explain everything later. Don’t make a scene here.”
But Clara wasn’t having it. The push only made her angrier. “What do you mean, make a scene? Huh? Doreen, you’re pregnant out of wedlock, and her son won’t take responsibility—why shouldn’t I demand compensation? If you won’t speak up, I will! And don’t you dare push me again. Whose side are you on?”
Jazlyn, though born humble, had lived among polished people for years. She wasn’t easily rattled, but Clara’s loud, brash attitude was too much even for her. She narrowed her eyes, glancing between them. “Doreen, explain. What is she talking about?”
Just as Doreen opened her mouth to speak, Clara cut in bluntly, “Your son got my daughter pregnant before marriage. Now they’re getting married, so pay up, or I’ll press charges!”
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Doreen was mortified. She couldn’t believe what was coming out of her mother’s mouth.
“Mom, will you stop already?”
But Clara was on a roll. “Stop? I haven’t even started! And you—useless girl—move out of the way!”
Then she turned back to Jazlyn, pointing a finger. “My daughter’s carrying your son’s baby. If you don’t give us what we’re owed, don’t think I’ll let this go quietly!”
Her rude, shameless behavior left Jazlyn completely stunned.
Finally, Doreen, unable to take it anymore, stood up and snapped, “Mom, enough! You’re treating me like something to be sold! Haven’t I given you enough money? Who even told you to show up today?”
The mention of money lit a fire in Clara’s eyes. “Money? Don’t make me laugh. You gave me a lousy hundred grand—barely enough to keep the loan sharks off my back! I’m your mother! It’s your job to help me with my debts!”
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