Chapter 1058

What unsettled Wilhelmina more was the fact that she had just kicked Jack while he was down at the charity gala. Knowing Jack's vindictive nature, he would never let this slide. The thought of his possible retaliation sent a chill down Wilhelmina's spine. That fear of Jack had long since taken root in her heart. Throughout the entire meal, Wilhelmina ate absent-mindedly. Everything tasted like ash in her mouth. Quintis and Trent were happily chatting away, while Emily and Mavis were engaged in their own conversation. Jack was silent the entire time, and Wilhelmina was afraid to make conversation. She quickly finished her food and gently said, "Mr. and Mrs. Lycan, Mom, Dad, I'm done with my food. Please take your time. I'll be in the garden taking a stroll. Now, she only wanted to flee from Jack—the farther, the better. Emily nodded at Wilhelmina. Since Jack had a girlfriend, she didn't feel as intense about Wilhelmina as before. If Wilhelmina wanted to stay away from Jack, by al