Chapter 1550

A few minutes later, Janine received another call from Miriam. At almost the same time, Ted also got a call. Janine glanced at Ted and listened to Miriam's obvious reluctance as she apologized over the phone. The corners of her mouth lifted into a smile. Sometimes, a little pressure can be remarkably effective against despicable people. And being protected by someone felt wonderful. She looked at Ted with a warm gaze, her heart swelling with gratitude. Ever since being with him, no matter what challenges arose, she felt secure as long as he was by her side. Meeting him was truly a blessing for her. … Time flew by, and it was soon half a year later. Something major happened in the Martin family—Ernest had passed away. The circumstances of his death were somewhat ironic—he reportedly fell off his bed in the middle of the night, landing face down on the floor. He remained in that position until morning. By the time he was discovered, he was already gone. One might think the nois