The Lucky Wife novel Chapter 84

It would have been better if nobody mentioned Jay. Every fiber in Rose’s body stood straight at the mention of Jay’s name.

“No, I must go down right away to hide the children. I can’t let your brother find them.” Rose swayed around as she fought to stand up.

Josephine threw the empty wine bottle into the dustbin and staggered along. “I’ll go with you.”

The two tipsy women hit and bumped their way downstairs. They could not tell which was the correct direction in that state of mind as they ran all over the place. Finally, they walked out of the apartment compound unknowingly.

Jay was outside the entrance waiting for his prey. When he saw Rose’s face, that face that he would recognize even if it had turned into ashes, he was immediately coated with a layer of frost.

‘Rose’s tactics are truly extraordinary. First, she got Josephine to be loyal to her. Now that Josephine has been bewitched by her, they’re working together to fool me.’

Jay squinted his eagle eyes, staring at the two women who were hand in hand and heading toward his direction.

Rose continued to walk straight ahead with her head hung low. When they reached where Jay was standing, Jay remained rooted to the spot and had no intention of giving way. Rose reached out to push him aside and chided, “Can you please watch where you’re going? Move aside.”

Jay was fuming mad as he demanded, “Josephine, care to explain what this is about?”

Josephine and Rose were frightened by that familiar voice that was laced with anger that they semi-sobered up. Both of them looked up fearfully at Jay...

Without much thought, Rose turned around to run.

Jay immediately reached out his hand and pulled Rose’s wrist. “Where are you running to?”