Chapter 52 I'll Save You Even If It Costs Me My Life

Jessica answered, "Your grandmother sprained her ankle and couldn't come. Something urgent happened at your father's company, so he'll visit you later." Her expression darkened with anger when Hugo's name was mentioned. She asked Maria to pour her a cup of warm water. Then, she dipped a cotton swab into it before gently moistening Christina's dry lips. "Mom, what about Hugh and Evie?" Christina noticed Jessica deliberately avoided the topic. She lowered her voice and asked, "Did Evelyn mistreat you?" It would've been better if she hadn't asked. Jessica could no longer hold it in when Evelyn's name was brought up. She said angrily, "Don't even mention her. That vixen must've cast a spell on your brother. She's been opposing me at every turn." Jessica slammed the cup heavily onto the table. "You're so close to her, but she doesn't care about you at all. She's never treated you like a sister. "I've urged her so many times to have a child with your brother, but she just ignores me c