Chapter 20 Jennifer Falls into the Water

Pagoda Mansion. On the ancient-style bridge, Jennifer leaned against the railing, holding the rag doll her mother had left her, while talking on the phone with Gloria from the hospital. "Jennie, did you have a recent argument with Charles?" On the phone, Gloria's worried voice came through, asking questions. Jennifer was taken aback. She knew that Gloria was sensitive and delicate, so in order to avoid upsetting her, she had been asking Lucas Longman and Elena Gabel to help conceal her relationship with Charles these days. "No, Grandma, Charles and I are doing great!" Jennifer had no choice but to lie. She thought, once Gloria's condition becomes more stable, it wouldn't be too late to talk to the elderly about it. "Really?" Gloria clearly didn't believe it. "Ever since I had the surgery, it's been several weeks, and Charles hasn't come to see me. Every time