Chapter 268

Jenna was so furious she couldn't even continue crying. Mary helped her up, and she gritted her teeth. "Let's see how long she stays smug." Wendy's steps faltered slightly at that, but she quickly kept walking toward Ethan's room. There was something laced in Jenna's words, something almost gleeful, like she was savoring Wendy's downfall. Wendy couldn't help but connect it to the onslaught of public attacks she was enduring. There was a good chance Jenna had a hand in it. But now wasn't the time to deal with that. Right now, Ethan was her priority. The door to the nursery was slightly ajar. As she neared it, she heard James' sharp voice from inside. "Stop crying. You're a boy—you should own up to your mistakes. Hasn't Aunt Jenna always been good to you? And yet you…" Before he could finish, Wendy pushed open the door. As he stood on the carpet, Ethan lifted his tear-streaked face. The moment he saw her, his eyes widened, and he ran straight into her arms. "Mommy!" He didn't l