"Ring ring ring..."
The phone on the coffee table suddenly rang.
Emily, struggling to get up from the floor, walked over and picked up the phone. The screen displayed an unknown number. Before she could say a word, the caller launched into an attack: "Emily Thompson, whether now or a year ago, you cant compete with me. Who does Jack love? You should be clear about it by now, right?"
It was Grace Kelly.
Emily let out a mirthless laugh and retorted, "Is that so? But Jack and I are married now."
"What? Youre lying! Jack would never marry a wicked woman like you. You must be crazy to get him!" Graces voice rose in disbelief and anger.
"Why would he marry me? You should ask him. Dont call me again; I dont have time for unknown callers!" Emily hung up the phone, feeling that Grace Kelly had no right to humiliate her, neither in the past nor present.
No matter what, moving into Jacks house was inevitable. She once fantasized about living with Jack day and night, but never imagined it would come true in such a manner.
In the evening, Emilys phone rang again.
"5 minutes, come downstairs now."
Jacks car was parked in front of Emilys apartment. Neither spoke a word. In no time, they left the apartment complex.
Watching Jacks car enter the familiar villa area, Emily was taken aback. This was Jacks parents home!
Since the day Mrs. Dawson knew about Emily, she had never liked her, suspecting her background and lifestyle. Mrs. Dawson had helped Grace threaten Emily on numerous occasions. Now, Jack was taking her here directly. What could he possibly want to do?
Unable to contain her anxiety, Emily asked in a panic, "Why are you bringing me here? If your mother finds out its me, shell be upset."
"Youre forgetting your current status鈥攜oure my wife. Youll meet my parents sooner or later. Are you scared now? Where was that fear when you caused the accident with Grace?" Jack replied nonchalantly.
Ignoring his sarcasm, Emily became more agitated: "Your mother, she doesnt like me..."
"Disliking you is her business. Who says you have to be with someone you like?!" Jack cut Emily off impatiently.
Emily fell silent, realizing that even if Mrs. Dawson liked her, it couldnt change the fact that Jack despised her.
What difference would it make if Mrs. Dawson liked her or not? Nothing could alter Jacks aversion to her.
Jack parked the car in front of a villa, and Emily followed him out of the car. Before Jack could ring the doorbell, they heard hurried footsteps from inside, and the door swung open.
A gorgeous middle-aged woman appeared, pulling Jack in with a smile, "Its not easy to get you home for a meal, son. You didnt stand me up today; come in quickly."
She was about to lead Jack inside when she finally noticed Emily behind him. Her expression soured instantly, causing Emilys heart to tremble.
Mrs. Dawsons eyes widened with anger as she stared at Emily, displeased, "How dare you show up here?!"