Chapter 118

James wondered if he had misheard earlier on. Seeing his hesitation, Jenna immediately pressed on. "James, please don't make me leave. Ethan's mental state hasn't been great lately. If this keeps up, it'll start affecting you too." She spoke with such certainty, her tone carrying a pleading note. It was enough to tug at anyone's heart. Just then, Zelda spoke up. "Ms. Sanders, Ethan isn't the kind of person to act out like that. I only managed to calm him down by telling her that Mr. Frank still had work to do." Jenna turned around and shot her a sharp glare out of James' sight. But when she spoke, her voice was filled with hurt and innocence. "I told Ethan the same thing. He's such a thoughtful boy. That's why I just can't bring myself to be his stepmother. I'd much rather be his aunt by blood. Besides..." She trailed off, turning to James, her eyes bright and intense. "Whether or not I become Ethan's stepmother isn't up to me, is it? I can't give him the wrong impression." Wit