Chapter 365

The thought startled Wendy herself, and she quickly dismissed it. She released Valeria, her nails having left raw marks across Valeria's arm. "Jane, look at your grandmother. Did you see how happy she is now that I've come back? Don't you want her to live a good life in her old age?" Wendy spoke gently, trying to coax Valeria. "From now on, I can take care of her. I'll bring her to Slate City, make sure she gets the best treatment, and stay by her side like the daughter she can rely on. And for you, I'll be the mother you never had. I can give you everything you missed out on. "If it's money or power you want, I can give you both. I can even have Alexander adopt you as his daughter. Didn't you always want a mom and dad? "Jane, you don't want the Grants to learn about our relationship, do you? As long as you agree, we can keep this between us for life. No one ever has to know." Wendy smiled warmly as she took Valeria's hand. "Divorce Sebastian. If you can't manage it yourself, I'l