---- Chapter 118 James wondered if he had misheard earlier on. Seeing his hesitation, Jenna immediately pressed on. "James, please don't make me leave. Ethan's mental state hasn't been great lately. If this keeps up, it'll start affecting you too." She spoke with such certainty , her tone carrying a pleading note. It was enough to tug at anyone's heart. Just then, Zelda spoke up. "Ms. Sanders, Ethan isn't the kind of person to act out like that.

I only managed to calm him down by telling her that Mr. Frank still had work to do." Jenna turned around and shot her a sharp glare out of James' sight. But when she spoke, her voice was filled with hurt and innocence. "T told Ethan the same thing. He's such a thoughtful boy. That's why I just can't bring myself to be his stepmother. I'd much rather be his aunt by blood. Besides..." She trailed off, turning to James, her eyes bright and intense.

" Whether or not I become Ethan's stepmother isn't up to me, is it? can't give him the wrong impression." With just a few words, what she'd said to Zelda earlier was completely distorted. For a moment, James even began to doubt what he'd heard. Zelda stared at Jenna in shock. She was amazed by her ability to completely twist the truth. ---- James finally spoke after a long silence. "Zelda, prepare a guest room for Jenna." Then he turned to Jenna. "Get some rest.

Take the morning off tomorrow." He not only believed her but also appeared genuinely concerned for her well-being. Jenna was secretly thrilled to hear that, but she still wore a worried expression on the surface. "James, get some rest. I'll take good care of Ethan." Once James returned to his room and closed the door, the hallway fell silent once more. Zelda turned to head downstairs , with Jenna following close behind. "Do you think James is a fool?

That he'd just fall for the lines you fed him?" Jenna demanded. Zelda didn't even look back as she went to the guest room to make the bed. "Mr. Frank may not believe it, but you should believe it yourself. If you don't have a conscience, what makes you any different from an animal?" At those words, anger flashed across Jenna's face. Her voice rose sharply.

"What did you say?" Zelda glanced out of the room and calmly reminded her, " Didn't you just say you were going to take good care of Ethan so Mr. Frank could get some rest?" ---- Jenna clenched her teeth, forcing herself to swallow her anger, but shot Zelda a venomous glare. "You'd better show me some respect. Otherwise, I'll make sure you can't stay in this house." "Ms. Sanders, if I didn't stay, you'd be the one struggling to take care of Ethan." She was right.

During the period when Celeste left, they were constantly trying to hire a new nanny, but James had been exhausted dealing with Ethan's issues. Jenna had it even worse. She was tormented by Ethan's unpredictable temper while also making sure he didn't disturb James. Once Zelda finished tidying up, she stepped out of the room and said politely , "If you need anything , just let me know." Though her words were courteous, there wasn't much respect in her expression when she spoke to Jenna. Not wanting to risk Ethan causing more trouble for her, Jenna chose to swallow her pride and remain quiet.