Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1831

"W-What did you say?" Cindy's expression stiffened for a moment.

Jodie stabbed at the steak on her plate. Her fork froze mid-air, the desire to bring it to her mouth evaporating. Her appetite had vanished. What she craved wasn't the taste of the steak but the satisfaction of sinking her fork into Maisie's flesh, tearing it into pieces, and spitting it onto the ground.

Cindy's conscience lingered. "Jojo, taking someone's life... That's not right, is it? Besides, your brother already hurt her once. It's miraculous that she survived. You should..."

"Are you my mom or hers?" Jodie seethed with anger.

Cindy trembled, attempting to placate. "Of course, I'm your mom. You're my dear daughter!"

"Then help me with this!"

Cindy shrugged, hesitant to say more.

From their dining spot, they observed the hotel entrance across the street.

At that moment, Maisie, Daniel, and Wilfred emerged from the hotel.

The trio stood outside, conversing, each adorned with a radiant smile.

Maisie was close to Daniel, exuding petite delicacy. Wilfred shook hands with Daniel, both men possessing extraordinary grace.

Jodie was stupefied.

She witnessed Daniel's care for Maisie and detected a different look in Wilfred's eyes toward her. Suddenly, an intense surge of hatred enveloped her.

If everything hadn't gone awry 20 years ago, these three may now have been father-in-law, daughter, and son-in-law...

Jodie's lips quivered. Uncontrollable jealousy and hatred coiled around her like vines, binding her tightly.

Cindy glanced at the hotel entrance, then cautiously looked at her, asking softly, "Jojo, what's wrong? Has that girl been bothering you lately?"

"No."