Chapter 1013


    Jenny didn’t dare say anything in front of Minerva. But when she saw Rowan staring at Minerva as she left, a sense of insecurity overwhelmed her. She couldn’t hold back and made a few snidements about Minerva, even suggesting that Rowan might want to get back together with her.


    She was impulsive and reckless then, and her words had been harsh. Thinking back <i>now</i>, she regretted it deeply.


    That was when Rowan got mad. They had made a pact not to bring up Minerva again. This time, Jenny knew she was in the wrong.


    “But I’m your girlfriend. Seeing you stare at Minerva, how could I not be jealous? I <i>know </i>I was <i>wrong</i>, and I swear it won’t happen again.” Jenny’s tone softened as she tried to reason with him.


    Lately, Rowan had been growing increasingly intolerant of her. His expression eased a bit, and he said, ” This is thest time.”


    “Yes, yes! I promise it’s thest time.” Jenny beamed, relieved that they were able to make up quickly.


    Just as they were about to sit down, both of them spotted Skr at the same time.


    Jenny’s face paled. The side of her that had just been pleading with Rowan was now on full disy in front of Skr. A wave of humiliation she had never felt before washed over her.


    Rowan was also surprised to see Skr. Thinking of the argument he had just had with Jenny, he gave Skr a somewhat awkward smile. “What a coincidence.”


    “The cappino here is pretty good. You two should try it. I have some errands to run, so I’ll head out now.” Skr gave them both a nod before quickly exiting to avoid any more awkwardness.


    Rowan watched her leave, feeling a heavy weight settle over him.


    Jenny bit her lip and said, “I’ve always felt Skr doesn’t like me. Now I’m sure of it. She didn’t even look at me, just focused on talking to you.”


    Rowan hadn’t thought much of it at first. But hearing Jenny’sint made him realize something. Skr hadn’t looked at Jenny at all earlier.


    He recalled a recent encounter at the tennis court when Skr had also seemed distant and unfamiliar toward Jenny. Although he didn’t know Skr well, he could tell she wasn’t the type to look down on others <i>or </i>judge people based on wealth and status.


    Skr was always kind and respectful to people. So Rowan wondered why she was so cold toward Jenny.


    And Joe–he had also started ignoring Jenny all of a sudden.


    “Rowan, I don’t like Skr. I hope I never have to see her again in Jipsburg,” Jenny said, her voiceced with resentment and jealousy. She didn’t even bother hiding it.


    Jenny couldn’t help but wonder how it was fair that two women with nearly identical backgrounds could have such different fates. Skr was married to Joe and was living a privileged life, while she was stuck with Rowan, a disgraced heir cast out by his family.


    The more Jenny thought about it, the more bitter and envious she became.


    Rowan snapped out of his thoughts, turning sharply to face her.


    Jenny flinched under his sudden gaze, feeling uneasy. “Why are you looking at me like that? Rowan, you’ve changed recently. It’s like I don’t even know you anymore.”


    Chapter 1013


    2/2


    Rowan studied Jenny carefully. He had never noticed it before, but now, she seemed so unfamiliar–like he had never really understood her at all.


    He wondered if this was really the girl he liked–someone who harbored such deep resentment toward any woman who was more aplished than her.


    “Rowan, what’s wrong with you? Can you stop staring at me without saying anything? You’re scaring me.” Jenny’s eyes reddened, her voice trembling as she looked helpless and pitiful.


    Rowan suppressed the unsettling feelings that had surfaced. He still felt a pang of pity for the woman in front of him.


    He said, “Jenny, Skr deserves respect and admiration. You shouldn’t be so hostile toward her. Besides, she’s Joe’s wife. The only reason you could graduate college was because of Joe’s support. You can’t treat her like that.”


    Jenny felt a wave of irritation hearing his reprimand, but she didn’t dare show it. She forced herself to nod, hiding her dissatisfaction behind a fa?ade of submission. N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content.


    She said, “Fine, I understand. I’ll remember what you said. But can we stop talking about Skr now?”