Chapter 1042


    "So, this is like a developmental n, huh?"


    Agnes looked surprised. She never expected Esther to be the one helping her son. Even more


    surprising was that her son''s early inheritance and support for Esther''s career were all to repay this


    small favor.


    ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    She had to admit it was quite interesting.


    "Ma''am, are you mad?" Esther was brave to bring this up, but she still felt nervous. James had


    spent a lot of money on her over the years. Shouldn''t his mother be mad when she heard about it?


    "Why would I be mad?" Agnes chuckled, somewhat speechless. "Isn''t it nice that you two are


    helping each other?"


    Helping each other... Esther couldn''t figure out what she had done to help James.


    "Ma''am, I think you might have misunderstood. We''ve broken up, and I..."


    Esther suddenly felt lost. If Agnes didn''t mind them being together, why did they have to n this


    breakup?


    "I know... and I think it''s a shame." Agnes sighed deeply, sipped tea, and added, "I think he really


    likes you, but I don''t know why you two broke up. Why don''t you talk to me about it?"


    Esther swallowed nervously. "The reason we broke up is that he had to go on a blind date."


    Agnes almost spat out her tea. But being well-educated, she didn''t overreact. Instead, she calmly


    asked, "So, you''re saying James, this jerk, mistreated you?"


    James, a jerk…


    Esther''s mind was spinning. She didn''t know why, but hearing these words from Agnes felt strange.


    As Esther began to exin, there was a sudden knock on the door.


    "I''ll get it," Esther said apologetically, walking to the door and opening it to find herself enveloped in


    a warm hug from James, who had rushed over, relieved to see her unharmed.


    "I''m d you''re okay," he said.


    "Why wouldn''t I be?" Esther was puzzled until she noticed Agnes behind her, and everything


    clicked. It seemed James knew about the situation and hade to support her. However...


    "There''s someone here," Agnes calmly noted.


    Esther turned back and awkwardly pushed him away. "Your mom is still here, so please be mindful."


    "Mom, I don''t know why you came today, but we''ve broken up, so please don''t bother her." James''s


    voice turned cold. He seemed convinced that Agnes hade to threaten Esther, asking her to


    stay away.


    Esther shook her head anxiously. "It''s not what you think. You''ve misunderstood."


    "You don''t have to be afraid. I know you''ve been wronged. If she threatens you, you have to tell


    me."


    "Oh, I thought you two had broken up? Is it that hard to let go?" Agnes chuckled, finding the


    situation amusing.