The Genius Ex-Wife’s Revenge Portfolio novel Chapter 768

Ella paused in the doorway, frozen in shock. The last thing she expected was to find Jessa in David’s hospital room.

Jessa was perched on the edge of the bed. David lay there in a hospital gown, still unconscious, while Jessa gently traced her fingers along his face. The moment felt almost too intimate, heavy with meaning.

Lilly’s eyes widened. “Jessa, what are you doing here?”

Jessa turned, spotting both Ella and Lilly by the door. She stood right away and walked over, a sly smile curving on her lips. “Ella, I didn’t think you’d show up. Today was supposed to be your big day with David, right? But he’s been with me all along. You must have waited at the registry office for hours. Honestly, I feel kind of sorry for you.”

Lilly looked ready to snap at her, but Ella stopped her with a quick glance. Ella fixed her eyes on Jessa. “You’ve been with David all day?”

Jessa nodded, almost proud. “Of course. David and I go way back. There’s always been a spot for me in his heart. You’re not jealous, are you, Ella?”

In that moment, Ella finally understood how Joanna must have felt. Love and marriage really were just for two. Let anyone else in and it just felt wrong, especially when that person was someone you could never trust.

Ella gave a short, cold laugh. “Relax. I’m not jealous.”

Without another word, she turned and left, her face blank.

Lilly glared at Jessa. “Seriously, Jessa? Do you have to stick your nose in everyone’s business? Are you only happy when you’re ruining someone else’s life? You’re shameless.”

She stormed off after Ella.

Jessa called after her, fuming. “Lilly, you say that again!”

But Ella and Lilly were already gone. Jessa was left standing there, stewing in her anger. Ella’s reaction had been nothing like what she’d imagined. No tears, no screaming, no breakdown. It was like her words had landed on air. That made Jessa even angrier.

Just then, David stirred on the bed and slowly opened his eyes.

Jessa hurried back to him. “David, you’re awake.”

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