Chapter 519 Jessica's Dominant Retort
Celia's words utterly dismantled Jessica's perception.
Jessica would have found it hard to believe if she hadn't heard it with her ears.
A genuine cheater complaining about the despicability of cheaters in front of her was simply absurd.
"Ms. Bell is right, cheaters are truly despicable. I loathe them just as much as you do, especially those who shamelessly entangle themselves with others knowing they have a wife and kids. They are the worst."
"Cheaters like that will not only be despised by everyone; they will not escape God's judgment either."
Listening to Jessica, Celia's face turned pale.
Then Celia's face flushed red.
In short, her expressions were incredibly vivid.
Their conversation ended without any resolution.
So, the two parted on bad terms.
As she left, Celia didn't say a word, her face was shadowed, and an icy aura seemed to surround her.
Jessica quickly shut the door.
Hearing the door close, Vincent immediately walked into the yard.
At the same time, he draped a shawl over Jessica's shoulders. "It's cold at night, don't catch a chill."
"Thank you, Vincent."
"How did your talk go?" Vincent asked.
Jessica shook her head. "No resolution, as expected. She didn't admit that Francis was Gabriel. She even asked me to back off and not disturb their lives."
"Celia is utterly shameless, unheard of."
Even Vincent, usually so refined and gentle, couldn't help but curse.
Seeing his reaction, Jessica couldn't help but tease, "I never thought Mr. Lucas had such a temper. If I hadn't seen it with my eyes, I wouldn't have believed it."
Seeing her able to joke, Vincent felt relieved.
He reached out and ruffled Jessica's hair. "Do you not know who I'm angry for? Who I'm standing up for?"
"Vincent," Jessica became serious, "Even though you always say it's not necessary, I still want to thank you. I couldn't have made it through this time without you."
"I was sick, I was accused, and you found Gabriel's whereabouts. I know you've been helping me behind the scenes, putting in a lot of effort. I feel especially sorry for you."
"Why do you say that?" Vincent asked gently.
Jessica looked at him, her eyes filled with sincerity. "If it weren't for running around for me, you might have already had a girlfriend, maybe even a family of your own. Instead, you've wasted all this time on me."
"You're the only son of the Lucas family. I know Mrs. Lucas has always had high hopes for you, especially after Mr. Lucas's death. She wants to ensure that Mr. Lucas is satisfied, so she especially hopes you'll get married and have children soon."
Jessica lowered her head. "In short, I feel particularly sorry for you and Mrs. Lucas. You've been so good to me, and I keep letting you down."
Seeing the conversation turn somber, Vincent reached out and ruffled Jessica's hair again.
"You're married, already a wife, and a mother. How can you still be like a little girl, overthinking everything?"
"Why worry about these things? They're not your concern. I don't feel pressured, so you shouldn't either."
"Besides, if you want me to get a girlfriend and get married soon, then help Gabriel regain his memory quickly. Reconcile with him, have a wedding, and have a baby. Once I see you're all doing well, I'll be at ease."
Jessica nodded with a smile. "Alright, whether for me, for the baby in my belly, or for Mr. Lucas's happiness, I'll do my best."
"Alright, then I'll wait. You have to hurry, or I'll be too old, and no other girls will want me." Vincent teased back.
"Don't worry, with Mr. Lucas's charm, even in a few years, you'll still be very competitive and attract many young girls," Jessica said with a smile.
Seeing her still able to laugh and tease, Vincent felt much more at ease.
At that moment, Jessica spoke, "It's so cold outside, let's go in."
"Alright."
Inside, Jessica proactively asked Tina, "Tina, is there anything to eat?"
Tina immediately responded happily, "Yeah, I was worried you'd be hungry, so I've kept some food warm."
"I did throw up quite a bit earlier, and I am a bit hungry."
"Alright, wait a moment, I'll get you some food right away."
"Okay, thank you, Tina."
After eating, Jessica put down her bowl and looked at the three people beside her. "When I first found out about this, I was upset and couldn't accept it. But now, I feel much better."
"Although Gabriel's amnesia is hard to accept, compared to his death, these are minor issues. I believe he will remember me. It's just temporary amnesia. He will remember our past and everything we've been through."
"So don't worry, I won't give up on myself or harm myself. For the baby's sake, I will eat well, drink well, stay healthy, and strive to give birth to a healthy daughter."
Tina held Jessica's hand, relieved. "That's great, Jessica. I'm glad you think that way."
"Alright, I know what's most important now. My self-pity and self-loathing will only waste time and give Celia more opportunities. What I need to do now is help Gabriel regain his memory and remember me."
Oscar spoke up, "Mrs. Walton, what do you plan to do?"
"I've already made a plan. Tomorrow, you all go back. I'll stay here alone. I'll use every opportunity to spend time with Gabriel. Only by seeing me often can he possibly regain his memory."
But as soon as Jessica finished speaking, she was met with strong opposition from both Vincent and Oscar.
"No way."
Vincent and Oscar almost spoke in unison, both firmly rejecting the idea.
Vincent was the first to give a reason. "You're already seven months pregnant. You're in an unfamiliar place with different living habits. We can't leave you alone."
"And without someone to take care of you, what if you fall while walking or have an accident while cooking? It's too dangerous."
"If that's the case, it's easy to solve. We can hire a nanny to take care of my daily needs."
Vincent shook his head. "That's not good enough. A newly hired nanny is too unfamiliar and unreliable. What if she's irresponsible or has ulterior motives, seeing you as a pregnant woman and coveting your wealth? It's too risky."
Oscar added, "Mrs. Walton, it's not just that. There's also Celia. I've met Celia twice and spoken to her. She's not a good person. If you're alone here and start to trigger Mr. Walton's memory, threatening Celia, I'm afraid she might harm you, even at any cost."
Jessica was troubled. "What should I do then? I can't go back, but I also can't keep you all here."
Suddenly, Jessica had an idea. "Wait, I have a solution."
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