Joseph looked at Jessica, who was utterly shocked and overwhelmed and couldn't help but feel incredibly satisfied.
Just moments ago, Jessica had tried to slander Ashley in front of Valentin.
But now, she was speechless!
If you were to look for the person who trusted and protected Ashley the most in this world, Valentin would be second to none.
At this moment, the five Ramos brothers were just as astonished as Jessica, looking like thunder had struck them from the sky, standing there frozen like statues. 'What is going on?'
'Ashley and Valentin...
'Are they dating now?
'When did this happen?'
With his sharp eyes, Jeremy noticed that Bertha wasn't surprised at all, as if she knew something. He asked anxiously, "Mom, do you know about Ashley..."
Bertha, without blinking, stared at Ashley. Her look was filled with more love and regret than ever before, and her voice choked up as she said, "I just found out, too, that Ashley and Mr. Kingsley are already married."
She could see that Valentin had deep feelings for Ashley.
He would surely take good care of Ashley and treat her well for a lifetime.
If that was the case, she could be at ease.
The five Ramos brothers were dumbfounded again. 'Married?
'Not only dating but already married?'
Hearing Bertha's words, Jessica's face turned pale as paper instantly. Her body stiffened like a puppet with its strings cut, Bertha's words echoing in her ears.
Married...
Ashley and Valentin were already married...
They were husband and wife...
Legitimate husband and wife...
Watching Valentin affectionately holding Ashley's hand, his protective stance around her, and seeing Ashley treasured by him, the couple looked like a match made in heaven. Jessica frowned. She bit her jaw tightly, her nails almost piercing her palms, unable to hide the fierce and crazed jealousy welling up inside her.
She thought, 'Why...
'Why is my life ruined while Ashley stands at the pinnacle...
'I hate this!
'I can't accept it!
'Right, I still have Bertha!'
Jessica suddenly changed from her confident demeanor and fell to her knees in front of Bertha, crying with red eyes. "Mom, I don't want to go to jail. Please don't tell on me. Even if I'm not your biological daughter, I grew up by your side. Don't you have any love for me at all? Mom..."
Jessica cried uncontrollably, but Bertha didn't even glance at her. Her eyes filled with reluctance as she looked at Ashley.
She wished she could spend more time with Ashley, but she realized her mistakes too late...
Thankfully, Valentin was there to take care of Ashley.
So she felt relieved about going to jail...
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