Richard felt a headache coming on from Jessica’s incessant whining. His decision to keep Ivy wasn’t out of any affection for her—it was purely for the benefit of the Collins family!

Susan, holding Jessica’s hand, spoke with the air of a doting mother. “Jessica, I know you’ve suffered. Now that the truth is out, we can’t keep confusing what’s important. From now on, everything that was meant for Ivy should go to you.”

Richard mentally cursed her as ...