Chapter 289

Renee took the old woman's hand, and said in a feigned playful reproach, "Mom, would you have come if it wasn't for something about Paul?" Jessica had to admit that Renee was right. She wouldn't have come if it wasn't about him. Renee’s words made Jessica realize how much she had been pulling away from her family. So, she agreed to stay a few days. Later that night, Renee went to meet Marcelo in the study and told him the excuse she found to make Jessica stay here a few more days. Marcelo was surprisingly amused upon hearing that. “Well, I can say you have a true talent for lies," Marcelo joked. Renee sat up in bed and gave him a displeased look. "What do you mean by that?" she asked curtly. Did he forget that she did that for him? Marcelo walked over and stood by the bed. He reached out his hand and gently stroked her head, comforting her like a little pet animal, his smiling eyes gazing lovingly at her. “Isn't that how you tricked me initially?"He whispered. “When have I ever tricked