Chapter 236 Who Gets Punished First

Upon seeing Eric walk out with me, Jack looked slightly surprised but quickly masked his reaction. Half an hour later, we arrived at the Brown residence. When we stepped inside, I saw my parents sitting on the living room couch, looking utterly miserable. As I approached, they gave me an apologetic look. "Jae…" I smiled and shook my head, then followed them upstairs. Jack knocked on Elsa's door, his voice dripping with gentleness. "Elsa, come out, okay?" From inside the room came a muffled voice. "Jack, I just want to be alone for a while. I know everyone thinks badly of me right now. I just want some time to myself to atone." I let out a mocking laugh. Atone? What a joke. The sound of my laughter immediately displeased Jack. He shot me a glare before continuing in a soothing tone, "No one blames you. You were only trying to help me and the company. Everyone just misunderstood you—especially Jane. She's here to apologize to you." A brief silence followed before Elsa's voice came