Chapter 178

"I... I..." Under the weight of everyone's gaze, Jacqueline could barely breathe. Stammering, she finally managed to say, "I was jealous that you were taking Stephen's attention away from me. I just wanted to feel like I mattered to him. I'm sorry. I was wrong." Tessa asked, "That's all? That's your reason?" "Yeah." Sophia let out a long sigh. "Honestly, why are you still so immature? Do you think you're three years old?" Jacqueline's head hung low as her voice wavered with tears. "I'm sorry, Mom. I swear I won't do anything like this again." Caleb said, "At least you understand what you did wrong. Don't ever repeat this kind of behavior again. You've brought shame to our entire family." Tessa's eyes narrowed as she stared at Jacqueline. She knew she wasn't getting the whole truth. However, it was unrealistic to expect Jacqueline to confess her feelings for Stephen right here, in front of Caleb and Sophia. So, Tessa let the matter slide for now. She said casually, "Oh, I see."