The Genius Ex-Wife’s Revenge Portfolio novel Chapter 770

Lola nodded with a bright smile. "You have to get better soon, okay, Daddy?"

Jessa watched her, her face dark and unreadable. Lola and David had known about each other, and the idea of this little girl always standing between her and David made Jessa's head throb. Still, once she had David all to herself, she knew exactly how to handle this little obstacle.

Mrs. Harmon glanced at Jessa. "Since you're here, Jessa, there's something I need to talk to you about."

Jessa quickly hooked her arm around Mrs. Harmon's. "I know I messed up last time. My mom scolded me as soon as she got home, and I’ve been thinking about it a lot. I promise I’ll never act like that again. It’s just... I really love David. My mom and you are best friends, and she always said she’d feel so relieved if I married David. It would make our families even closer."

Jessa knew how to play her cards, using the friendship between their mothers to try to win Mrs. Harmon over.

But Mrs. Harmon gently pulled her arm away. "Jessa, the engagement between our families is over."

Jessa froze. "But..."

Mrs. Harmon’s voice was firm. "You saw it for yourself. Lola is Ella and David’s daughter. David loves Ella. They got married today. In my heart, Ella is already my daughter-in-law."

She looked at Jessa, her tone softening just a little. "I’ll talk to your mother myself. I trust Joanna wouldn’t want to force a relationship that isn’t meant to be."

Jessa felt anger boiling inside her. It was obvious now—Mrs. Harmon was completely on Ella’s side. Ella had somehow won everyone over.

"But," Jessa protested, "David and Ella didn’t get married today."

Everyone stilled.

Mrs. Harmon turned to David, shock written all over her face. "David, didn’t you and Ella go to register your marriage today?"

David’s lips pressed into a thin line. "Mom, I started feeling sick out of nowhere. I couldn’t make it."

Mrs. Harmon narrowed her eyes. "You suddenly get sick on the day you’re supposed to get married?"

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