Chapter 471 Quentin Is Getting Married!
Listening to their conversation, Jessica felt deeply moved.
No wonder Gabriel suddenly suggested wanting a daughter.
It turned out it wasn't just him, it was also Freddy and Gilbert's wish.
At that moment, she felt a sudden warmth in her heart.
Although she was still scared, for them, for the people she loved the most, she was willing to overcome her fear and give it a try.
However, Jessica didn't expect that when she told Gabriel about this idea, he refused without even thinking.
"No, I don't agree."
"Honey, I heard your conversation with Gilbert and Freddy. I didn't consider your feelings. Since you all want it, I'm willing to try."
But Gabriel was very firm. "No need to try. I've already scheduled surgery for next week. From now on, we won't have any more babies."
Jessica bit her lip and looked at him. "Even if you don't want more babies, it doesn't have to be me getting sterilized! What if..."
Before she could finish, Gabriel interrupted, "What nonsense are you talking about? The surgery is for me, not you."
"You?" Jessica's eyes widened in shock as she looked at him. "Are you saying you're going?"
"Yes, I'm getting the vasectomy. Female sterilization is very harmful to the body. Your health isn't great, to begin with, how could I bear to let you undergo another surgery?"
"Are you sure about this?" Jessica asked.
"Silly girl!" Gabriel smiled indulgently, ruffling her hair. "Do I need to think about this? It's my duty as your husband."
"But..."
"No more excuses, I'm in charge here"
Jessica was still worried. That night, Grace called to video chat with Gilbert and Freddy.
In the past few years abroad, aside from Vincent, Grace was her only connection.
Initially, she hadn't planned to contact Grace.
Because she knew Grace's personality, if she found out, she would jump on a plane and rush over to see her.
Just like with Tina, Jessica didn't want to burden any of them.
Later, it was more than a year after she went abroad.
She hadn't followed domestic news for a long time. It was Vincent's visit that he hesitated to speak several times, that made Jessica realize something was off.
When Jessica opened the website, it was flooded with Grace's scandals.
And for a while, almost the entire internet was cursing Grace.
All the endorsements, TV shows, and movies Grace had lined up were canceled overnight.
Not only that, Grace faced huge compensation claims.
In an instant, Quentin, whom Grace loved, turned against her, wishing to destroy her.
Those who loved Grace ran away.
All of Grace's past glory and splendor felt like a dream, now completely gone.
Jessica watched those videos, the fans' curses were brutal, each word stabbing at the heart.
But Grace didn't cry. She just looked at the camera and said softly, "From today, I will leave the entertainment industry."
But the entertainment industry was Grace's dream.
Grace was born for movies and the stage.
Without acting, where could Grace go?
Moreover, with scandals and the Taft family ordering her blacklisted, which company would dare to hire Grace?
Jessica immediately contacted Grace and brought her to stay with her. Jessica and Grace spent some time together.
After chatting with Gilbert and Freddy, Grace noticed the worry on Jessica's face.
"Did something happen?" Grace asked.
Jessica didn't hide it and told Grace about wanting a baby and Gabriel's decision to get a vasectomy.
After listening, Grace was silent for a while.
Then, Grace looked up, her eyes a bit moist. "Jessica, do you know? In all these years, this is the first time I've envied you so much."
"You were better at school than me, I didn't envy you; when boys lined up to chase you, I didn't envy you; even when you married into the Walton family and became a wealthy lady, I didn't envy you. But now, I envy you very."
"Not for anything else, just because you finally found someone who truly loves you, Gabriel."
"Gabriel must love you deeply to be willing to get a vasectomy for you. No man would do that unless he truly cared."
"Jessica, thank you for letting me see a glimpse of sunshine and the beauty of love while I was struggling in the mire, covered in mud."
"Grace, don't say that. The more you say it, the worse I feel."
Jessica was happy, but what about Grace?
'Now, Grace had nothing.'
'Even Quentin.'
'Forget it, that heartless Quentin, not worth mentioning.'
Although thinking this way, Jessica still hesitated. "Grace, I have some news about him. Do you want to hear it?"
Grace smiled charmingly. "Forget it, he's already irrelevant. Whatever happens to him has nothing to do with me."
Although Grace said this, her expression gave her away.
After so many years of friendship, how could Jessica not understand Grace?
"Gabriel said the Taft family has been arranging for Quentin to meet girls for blind dates recently. He's already met a few. If things go well, he might soon..."
The final word "marry" was too cruel for Jessica to say.
Grace kept smiling, but there was no warmth in her smile. "That's great. The girls must be well-matched, fitting Quentin's mother's standards and the Taft family's requirements. It's good."
"Jessica, now that you mention it, I feel like I've been single for a long time too. I suddenly want to get married, just find someone and settle down."
Jessica was shocked by this and quickly advised, "Grace, don't. He's not worth you ruining your life. You deserve someone a thousand times better than Quentin. If you find someone who truly loves you, I'll fully support it."
"Okay, if I find someone, I'll tell you."
Grace lowered her head, and when she looked up again, her eyes were red, but she was still smiling. "Don't worry, I was just saying it casually. I won't do anything foolish. Marriage is a big deal, I'll consider it carefully."
"Grace, have you ever thought about coming back? Quentin has been looking for you. If you come back..."
"I've thought about it. When Quentin gets married, I might come back to give my blessings, thank him for freeing me from that relationship, thank him for giving me a chance to be reborn, and thank him for not deceiving me forever, letting me realize the harshness of reality."
Jessica couldn't bear to continue the conversation.
After hanging up, her heart couldn't calm down for a long time. Just thinking about the hardships Grace endured made her feel suffocated.
She asked Gabriel for Quentin's number and called him.
"Jessica?"
"Quentin, I just want to ask you one thing. Are you planning to marry one of those women?"
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