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Donna had the genial smile of an elder as she watched Jenna coming over, but by now, she knew what Jenna was truly like. Why didn’t J realize sooner that Jenna’s the type of person who stabs people behind their backs?
After thinking about it for a moment, she supposed it was because she never had the opportunity to see the other side of Jenna. Thanks to the situation with Josephine, she finally had a clear understanding of Jenna’s true nature. She was very thankful that she realized this in time. Otherwise, she would’ve been supportive of having Jenna as her daughter-in-law. “You’re here, Jenna. We were just heading out to have lunch together. Come with us!” Donna invited.
It went without saying that Jenna would never refuse such an invite. “I’d love to!” she quickly agreed. ‘I came over thinking to have lunch with you guys,” she added. She took Donna by the arm as if they were the best of friends and gave Josephine a smug look. Just then, Donna turned to Josephine and asked, “You don’t mind, right, Miss Jacobson?”
“No. Not at all.” Josephine smiled. Ethan minded, but since his mother and girlfriend both said they didn’t mind, he didn’t want to go against them. Furthermore, he could tell that Donna did like Josephine, so he didn’t. have to worry about that anymore.
“Take Josephine with you, Ethan. I’ll ride with Jenna, Donna said. Jenna wasn’t pleased with the arrangement, but she had to go along with it anyway. She would’ve preferred it if Donna went with Josephine and arranged for her to ride with Ethan.
After getting into the car, Jenna seized the chance to start badmouthing Josephine again. She assumed that Donna and Josephine ran into each other in the lobby and had no clue the two already met earlier. ‘Mrs. Quarles, do you think Josephine is seducing Ethan to get to his money?”
She’s at it again. Donna went along with it and asked, “What do you think?” “Of course, she is! Look at the way she dresses. It’s so plain! It’s obvious how poor her family is. She’s trying to seduce Ethan so that she can elevate her status in society! You have to stop them from being together, Mrs. Quarles.”
Donna chuckled. “You seem to understand Josephine very well, Jenna. Have you had a lot of dealings with her?” Jenna had a lofty look in her eyes as she said, “With some people, you don’t even need to get to know them before you know what they’re like. I can see right through her.”
“Well, I think there are some people whom you need to spend more time with before you realize their true nature, Donna said while casting a meaningful glance at Jenna.
However, Jenna didn’t notice that Donna was mocking her. She was busy thinking to herself, Does that mean she wants to get to know Josephine better first?
Meanwhile, over in Ethan’s car, Josephine was patting herself on the chest with one hand. while fanning herself with the other. “That was such a fright! I had no idea she was your mother! What a fool I am. Why didn’t I notice it sooner?”
Ethan chuckled at how adorable she was being. “Isn’t it better this way? My mother got to see your real, natural self.
“I was supposed to meet your mother today. If I had chosen not to take her to the hospital or got someone else to do it instead, then her impression of me would’ve been ruined.” All the possibilities were racing through Josephine’s mind right now. She was afraid she wouldn’t be able to make a good impression.
On the other hand, Ethan had total faith in her. He knew she was a kind person through and through. “Hey, now. Don’t dwell on these thoughts anymore,” he said comfortingly. “My mom likes you a lot.”
“Hey, did you know? When you call me earlier, your mother even asked me if that was my boyfriend! Do you know how proud I was when I answered her?!” Josephine’s cheeks were still a little warm from the thought of that!
Ethan laughed. “It’s just as well then. My mom now knows how much you like me.” Josephine smiled. She couldn’t help but look at him with love-filled eyes. At the restaurant.
Jenna and Donna were the first to arrive. Soon, Ethan and Josephine came over hand-in-hand. Jenna immediately glanced at Donna to check her reaction as she thought to herself, She must be furious that Josephine and Ethan are being so lovey-dovey in front of her!
However, Donna showed no sign of anger at all. In fact, she had a faint smile on her face. Jenna was completely taken aback. What’s going on? Did Josephine manage to get Mrs. Quarles’ approval in just a single morning?
Josephine and Jenna ended up sitting right opposite each other. Jenna fiddled with her cup of tea as she eyed Josephine critically. Josephine had very little makeup on today, but her simple, easygoing look only added to her attractiveness.
On the other hand, Jenna was all dressed up and covered in heavy makeup as if she were about to attend a formal event. The bright lights in the restaurant only served to highlight the flaws of her cakey makeup.
“Here. Pick what you want, Josephine.” Donna passed the menu to Josephine and added, “Go ahead and order whatever you like. Don’t pay any attention to the prices.” Once again, Jenna glanced at Donna with a stupefied look.
“Yes, Mrs. Quarles.” Josephine took the menu and shared it with Ethan. The server handed another menu to Jenna. As she glanced through it absentmindedly, her eyes kept roaming over to Josephine and Ethan who were huddled together.
As Donna took a sip of tea, she couldn’t stop herself from observing Josephine too. There was something about the young woman’s confident and poised manner that she couldn’t help but adore. Jenna told Donna that Josephine was a shallow and materialistic woman, but she saw no sign of that. She noticed that Josephine was using an inexpensive bag. Her phone wasn’t the latest model and it even had a crack on the screen which Donna spotted across the table.
If Josephine is truly a materialistic girl, why wouldn’t she at least get her screen changed? It goes to show that she lives a busy, fruitful life and doesn’t dwell on these petty matters.
“Please excuse me while I head to the washroom, Mrs. Quarles, Josephine said as she rose from her seat. “I’ll come with you!” Jenna immediately stood up with a friendly smile. Josephine smiled back at her. ‘Sure. Let’s go.”
As soon as they entered the washroom, Josephine heard a snide voice sneering, “Josephine, do you really have no sense of self- awareness at all?”
Josephine knew from the start that Jenna was only tagging along to humiliate her. She turned around and smiled. “What kind of self- awareness am I lacking?”
“Considering how much Mrs. Quarles detests you, you shouldn’t even be upsetting her with your presence.”
“This is my first time meeting Mrs. Quarles. Why would she detest me?” Josephine asked. “Could it be that you’ve been badmouthing me behind my back, Miss Langley?”
Jenna had an unpleasant expression as she scoffed. “Why else would someone like you set your sights on Ethan and the Quarles Family if not for his money?”
Josephine abhorred being labeled as a money- worshipping gold digger. She was never someone who cared about material things. She frowned and refuted, “Do you think every other woman in the world is just like you?”
Jenna turned scarlet with rage. “What kind of nonsense is that? My family’s rich. I don’t care about money; unlike you who comes from such an impoverished family.” That made Josephine chuckle. “I would rather be poor and unashamed of it than be a vile and jealous person like you.”
Once again, Jenna’s expression contorted in. fury. “As long as I’m around, don’t you dare even think about marrying into the Quarles Family!” she threatened.
Josephine wanted to roll her eyes. Jenna thinks so highly of herself. “When did you, an outsider, get to have a say in the Quarles Family’s matters? Josephine retorted.
“I’m not an outsider. Mrs. Quarles chose to me be her daughter-in-law when I was still a little girl!” Jenna crossed her arms and declared with confidence.
Josephine didn’t want to continue this conversation. She had the impression that Donna was someone wise and reasonable. I’m sure she can tell what kind of person Jenna is.
Therefore, Josephine simply washed her hands. and left. Jenna looked into the mirror and saw her jealousy-filled expression, but the jealousy she displayed on the exterior was only the tip of the iceberg of what she truly felt. From Mrs. Quarles’ reactions, it doesn’t look like she detests Josephine. Did Josephine manage to win her over in just a few hours?
No! I won’t allow it! Jenna had been eyeing the position of Ethan’s wife ever since she understood what it meant. She wasn’t going to let anyone take the title of Mrs. Quarles away from her quite so easily.
When Josephine returned to the table, Donna and Ethan had just finished their conversation. Josephine glanced at Ethan and saw that he seemed to be fairly relaxed. I guess his conversation with his mother went well.
Just moments ago, Ethan told Donna all about Josephine’s situation. Although the Jacobsons weren’t rich, they were elites in the political scene. A person couldn’t be judged based on wealth alone. Oftentimes, a person’s family environment contributed greatly to their character.
Donna gained a deeper understanding of Josephine, and at the same time, she felt even more disappointed with Jenna’s character and prejudiced views. Regardless of the situation, she hoped Jenna could be a decent person. In her eyes, being upright and kind was the key to a good life.
Jenna returned to the table as well. Once she sat down, she looked at Josephine and asked with a smile, “Josephine, if you and Ethan stay together, will you be moving to Dansbury to live with the rest of the Quarles Family?”
She purposely brought up an issue that was very important to Donna, and that was whether or not Donna’s only son would be moving to a different country. I’m sure she won’t be happy if she doesn’t get to stay with him in her old age!
“Also, are your parents supportive of you marrying someone and moving so far away? Will they choose to come and live with you in the future?!” Jenna tossed out yet another one of her supposed bombs. She wanted Ethan to know that if he married Josephine, her entire family would be tagging along with her. A man like him would be depressed by the prospects of that, right?
“That’s our business, Jenna. You stay out of it.” Ethan gave Jenna a warning look. “I’m just asking a few questions!” Jenna pouted innocently.
Donna could tell that Jenna was trying to cause trouble for Josephine on purpose. “Jenna, I’ve been in the country for a few days now and I quite like it here. I think it wouldn’t be a bad thing to live out the rest of my days here.”
Jenna and Josephine were both stunned by Donna’s declaration. Josephine was deeply touched. She had a feeling that Donna was saying it for her sake.
Meanwhile, Ethan knew Donna well. If she liked Josephine, everything else could easily be settled. Even the two questions Jenna asked wouldn’t be a problem. Jenna quickly tried to talk Donna out of it.
“It’s nice here, Mrs. Quarles, but your family’s roots are in Dansbury! That’s your home!”
Donna smiled and said, “My mother came from this country. I spent a few years of my childhood here too! I do feel fond of this country.” “You’ve lived here before, Mrs. Quarles?” Josephine was taken aback.
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