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Since the establishment of Penny’s fan club, most members have been busy even at weekends. Lily wanted to keep the momentum and thus, she was hosting a charity event on the weekend. Although not every member participated due to a variety of reasons, the ones who signed up were enough to support the cause.
Because of this<b>, </b>even their parents or guardians had to support them or help in a way.
It was the same for Allison and Jessa.
When Saturday rolled in, Jessa had to visit the Be Mansion to do somerge cooking for Tomorrow’s event. Helping her in the kitchen was Allison. Allison could have asked the chefs to do it for them, but Jessa already told her she wasing to teach her and also to use Allison’s kitchen because it was more spacious.
As they chopped some vegetables quietly, Allison <b>couldn’t </b>help but nce in Jessa’s direction. Unlike her, Jessa had been slicing through everything with precision. This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.
“It’s amazing,” she thought. I think she has better knife skills than some chefs<i>.</i>”
Allison gazed down on her board, and she took minutes to finish chopping some
carrots. When she was done, she turned to Jessa. Her small bowl of chopped vegetables was akin
to an antpared to Jessa’s output.
“Where do I… put these?” she asked meekly, making Jessa pause.
Jessa nced at her before her eyes fell on the small bowl. “We’re feeding an entiremunity, <b>and </b>that’s all
you got?
“I’m not used to feeding an entiremunity.”
“Tch. Jessa snapped her tongue before she tipped her head. “Put them there and start working on the onions. Peel all of them to make things easy
“Should I ask the chefs for help? This, I think, will make it easier for the both of us.”
“Well, up to you.” Jessa didn’t bother with her anymore as she resumed what she was doing.
As for Allison, she called for their chefs to help peel therge amount of ingredients needed for the event. Although that lifted off some of Allison’s burden, Jessa still busied herself with the
rest.
After some time, Jessa stopped once again and turned to Allison. “What now?”
At this point, it was more like it was Jessa’s kitchen and Allison was on the way.
“I’m just curious: Allison cleared her throat. “How’s Nina?”
“Ah. She’s fine, don’t worry: Jessa shrugged nonchntly and continued. “Don’t worry about the kid. I’m not hurting her or whatever you think I’m doing with that brat.”
Allison pressed her lips into a thin line. “I’m sorry.”
“Hah.” Jessa snorted but still didn’t bother casting her a look. She wasn’t even interested in what
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that sorry was for, Allison should be sorry for a lot of things.
“Charles told me that he reached out to you the night before the parents were called to the headmaster’s office, Allison continued as her eyes softened. Tm sorry that we failed Nina for raising her right.
This time, Jessa stopped and arched a brow. She slowly veered her eyes to Allison, only to catch the bitter smile on Allison’s face. All this time, Jessa assumed Allison was still being stubborn and thought of Nina <b>as </b>an angel sent from above,
Who would <b>have </b>thought this annoying goody–two–shoes woman would admit she pampered
Nina so much?
“I’ve been her mother for the past thirteen years, Allison exined as if she could read Jessa’s mind. “So I know when she’s tantly lying and not. I might’ve been stubborn and purposely turned a blind eye because I did not want to ept that I raised her like that, but it’s Penny safety that’s already affected”
<b>“</b>Good,” <b>Jessa </b>intoned with a nod. “Good for <b>you</b>” And then, she resumed working again.
Allison <b>pressed </b>her lips into a thin line<b>, </b>sighing heavily. <i>It’s </i>not like I was <i>expecting </i><i>anything </i><i>from </i>Mrs. Cortez to say <i>anything </i>else.”
“If you’re guilty, then you should be guilty: After a few <b>seconds</b>, Jessa spoke again with a tinge of nonchnce, “You ned that feeling. If pity is <b>what </b>you’re looking for from me, then you’d be waiting forever. Moreover, you don’t need <b>to </b>apologize to me. Apologize to Penny and then make up <b>for </b>it for the rest of your life.”
“Though I’m not trying to make you feel better, but I don’t think Penny even took <b>your </b>actions and decision to heart. That <b>kid </b>probably expected you to mess up–she’s annoying in many
ways, but also a smart and wise one, <b>she </b>continued indifferently. “As long as you know your wrongs <b>and </b>shorings, that’s good enough to know”
She paused and added, “As for Nina, I got that girl under control. She’s cunning and spiteful, but I understand since not long ago, she got all the spotlight, only to be told that the spotlight wasn’t even for her. It’s alright. Another mouth to feed, but it’s better that she didn’t have the same monstrous appetite as Penny. At least I know we won’t be begging the street for food,”
Allison chuckled a bit before her smile slightly faded. “If you need any help….
“Nah, don’t bother. You guys sheltered your kids so much that they’re almost out of touch with reality: <b>Jessa </b>shook her head. “I believe in gentle parenting, but firm and aware parenting is something I’m more used to. Moreover, all children require different parenting approaches. Your husband knew that, but it’s something a fragile ss like you need to learn a
“I sec…” Allison rocked her head and sighed faintly. She watched Jessa chop some ingredients
again.
Although she was worried about Nina, despite knowing what she was capable of, she wanted to Trust Jessa’s parenting skills. It was embarrassing that Jessa had to clean up their ineffective parenting. It <b>wasn’t </b>like Jessa mocked them directly, which was a bit surprising considering <b>Jessa’s </b>personality.
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“What ebe do I need to do?” asked Allison.
Without looktigt at her, Jessa tilled her head in a direction. “Get those things over there and
start peeling I don’t think you’d be a great help with the bulk dishes needed. So, get those things
peeling. I don’t think you’d be a great help with the bulk
– It’s for Penny’s snacks?
A sunile turned up on Allison’s face, a little taken aback that less still remembered their arrangement. Having said that, Allison started working as well.
The kitchen was then filled with chopping noises, but somehow, there was this between
the two women
peace
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