Twins in Her Womb (Bianca and Luke Crawford novel) novel Chapter 3287

Jean narrowed his eyes. “What are you getting at?”

“That insurance policy you got for your mom. You can figure out a way to get the company to pay out. At least that’ll help get us through this rough patch, right?” Marie thought she was giving him a brilliant suggestion.

“You must’ve lost your mind!” Jean exploded in anger. “How dare you even think about targeting my mom?!”

To commit insurance fraud, Anna would need to get hurt. If there was no injury, there would be no payout.

Even though Jean had fallen on hard times, he would never harm his mother. After all, Anna’s pension was barely enough to get by, and it was the only thing keeping them afloat.

If he wanted the wealth and success he once had, he would have to ask Percy for money.

Marie looked hurt. “I’m just trying to help you. We’ve got no money left. Don’t you want to start a business again and be the boss?”

Jean stayed silent. Of course, he wanted that!

As the thought ran through his mind, he cursed under his breath, “Screw it, I’ll go to Percy’s place tomorrow and ask for some money!”

Seeing him finally come to this conclusion, Marie nodded in satisfaction.

After all, she had been the one to push him into causing a scene at the wedding.

Originally, neither Anna nor Jean had planned to stir up trouble. They had not even intended to go.

If it had not been for her persuasion, they would still be sitting around doing nothing.

“What’s that burning smell?” Jean suddenly asked.

“Oh no!” Marie yelped and ran to the kitchen. She had not noticed that the water had dried up in the pot, and now, the food was burnt and stuck to the bottom.

Jean followed her into the kitchen and saw the mess. He scolded her, “You can’t even cook a meal right!”

“I was just too caught up in talking with you,” Marie tried to play it off by using a bit of a flirty tone to soften the mood.

However, Anna came out of her room when she smelled the food burning. She stormed into the kitchen and yelled angrily. “Marie, what’s wrong with you? You can’t even cook a meal without burning it? Are you trying to kill me and Jean?!”

A dark look flickered in Marie’s eyes, and she silently cursed Anna, ‘You old hag!’

Still, she only dared curse in her mind. Out loud, she quickly apologized, “I’m sorry. I was just talking to Jean and didn’t notice.”

“Hmph!” Anna snorted coldly. “You think a simple apology is gonna cut it? Or maybe you did it on purpose, hoping no one would notice until you burned us both alive?”

Marie’s expression darkened. “Hey, that’s not fair! I love Jean. I’d never do something like that!”

“Love? Your love is all about money. You only came crawling back because you thought Jean still had potential!” Anna let out all her frustration from the day on Marie.

“Well, Jean doesn’t have any money now!” Marie snapped, losing her patience.

Jean’s expression fell.

Realizing she had said the wrong thing, Marie quickly backpedaled. “I didn't mean it like that. I came back because I know he’s capable, and I believe in him. I want us to get through this together.”

Anna was not buying it. She knew this was just Marie’s sweet talk, and only Jean would fall for it!

“Keep making up stories,” mocked Anna, cutting her down. “I’ve been around longer than you, and I see right through your little schemes. Now that my daughter is married to Percy, you think she won’t let us struggle. That’s why you’re clinging on.

"Let’s be real, Marie. It’s not Jean or me you’re after. It’s the Mallory family’s money!”

Marie’s face went pale. Anna had seen through her completely, leaving her no room to hide her real intentions.