Chapter 424 She Won't Take This Responsibility (2)
Jessica looked at Gerald in surprise and thought about how Jack used to be nice to her. She said, "Jack isn't that kind of person, is he? Maybe it's his parents' idea."
"Ah, I know exactly what they're up to!"
Then, Gerald showed a smug smile and said, "But don't worry, I've already taken care of the will. With you by James' side, I feel at ease handing over The Kelly Corporation to him. Jessica, although I always criticize James, he is my grandson whom I raised. His mother left The Kelly Family very early, and his father had another child with that woman. You know all this! Don't be fooled by James' cold and aloof demeanor; he actually craves love. He grew up without his parents' companionship, and his biological father never treated him as his own son. I really feel sorry for him."
Listening to Gerald's words, Jessica felt a deep, pervasive pain in her heart.
It wasn't sharp, but it was always uncomfortable.
Even though she still resented James for his indifference, dominance, and authoritarianism, she knew that deep down, she harbored an unspoken affection for him.
She solemnly told Gerald, "Grandpa, I understand what you're saying. I will protect him and not let anyone hurt him."
She didn't know where she found the courage to make such a heavy promise.
But at that moment, she didn't want to disappoint Gerald, nor did she want James' relatives to become the ones who hurt him.
Gerald was moved to tears and let out a long sigh of relief, saying, "Jessica, I knew I wasn't wrong about you! Now that you've said this, I can rest easy! Make sure to be good to James. I'm entrusting my most cherished grandson to you."
Jessica's eyes welled up with tears as she held Gerald's hand and nodded heavily.
At that moment, she even thought that Gerald had gone to great lengths to remove obstacles for her, just so she and James could be together.
If she weren't so stubborn and headstrong, could she give herself and James a chance?
But as soon as this thought emerged, Jessica quickly suppressed it.
After all, now it was up to James to decide between them.
He believed that Rose lost her child because of her, so how could he forgive her and start over with her?
Jessica mocked herself inwardly, laughing at her own naivety.
Now, with a baby in her belly, she couldn't afford to be as reckless as before.
James was unpredictable, and she had no idea if he would keep their child or seek revenge for his first child.
Meanwhile.
Outside the hospital room, a silent battle was taking place.
George and Linda brought Jack to visit Gerald again.
Ever since they learned that Gerald was nearing the end, they had been coming almost daily, partly to make their presence known to Gerald and partly out of fear that James might take something while they were away.
Looking at the three people in front of him, beneath James' hatred was a deep sense of envy and sadness.
From the moment he lost his mother, it seemed he also lost his father.
But he had long been accustomed to this life, his expression showing no emotion as he looked at them and said, "My wife is inside; you probably can't go in right now."
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