Getting My Ex-wife Back

“Jenna, I’m getting old. Now, I give you the rights of Ink Garden and the right to be the head of Richards Manor. From now on, this house is all yours,” Vivian said firmly, though not loudly.

What? As soon as Vivian said this, even Meroy was dumbstruck. Jenna was even more shocked. She stood there for a long time, failing to register the meaning of those words.

Who was she to take over Richards Manor?

She was merely an outsider. Furthermore, she could be considered an enemy to the Richards family. Norton killed Javon but Vivian gave her the manor. What did she mean?

Trust or trial, or perhaps, Vivian was really willing to risk everything for her. Was this a test of her morals? Vivian must be hoping that she would forgive Norton, or did she really trust her?

Her hand slid to touch her belly.

She was pregnant at present, was she strong enough to take on this responsibility?

Or did Vivian already know that she was pregnant with Hansen’s baby? No, this was impossible. No one else knew about the baby except for Hannah.

“Grandma, I can’t accept this,” Jenna was very uneasy and instantly refused. “This is Richards Manor, it’s the property of the Richards family. I’m just an outsider, so this is really inappropriate. You should give it to Auntie Marissa or Auntie Clancy. I dare not accept this.”

She continued to decline, refusing to accept the responsibility of the head of the manor no matter what.

“Jenna, I know that our family owes you a lot. Indeed, you are not technically qualified to be the head of the Richards family. But, please do this for my sake, take care of this family. I have never regretted my decisions. Except you, no one else in Richards Manor is worthy of this power.”

She became even more perplexed when Vivian said this. She thought Vivian was wrong. There were a lot who she thought could take up the title. Take Marissa for example, she was intelligent and brilliant. How could she not be worthy? Besides, she was also fifty years old. She was completely competent. Vivian seemed to look through her and she continued.

“If Marissa was capable, I would have handed the manor to her. After all, she is my eldest daughter-in-law.” Vivian sounded a little helpless and Jenna felt confused.

“Grandma, Auntie Marissa is very capable. I heard that she had an important role in the development of Richards Group with Mr. Trevor,” Jenna quickly defended Marissa.

“That’s true. She did put in a lot of effort for Richards Group.” Vivian nodded in agreement. “But at that time, she had Trevor by her side. Trevor had a calm personality while she was impatient and the two complemented each other. In addition, Marissa had a strong and influential family, which was the reason they succeeded. It’s not that I’m picking on her. She is smart but she’s too arrogant. She trusts herself too much, especially on emotional matters. She could very easily be used to others’ advantage. This is what I worry most about Hansen too, he’s like his mother. Jenna, I trust you and your abilities, and I’m willing to give you the rights to take care of this family. Would you accept my request?”

Vivian took a breath after speaking so much and looked up at Jenna with hope glistening in her eyes.

Jenna was dumbfounded. She stood in a daze, not knowing what to do.

Could she handle it?

No, never.

Standing still, her hands stayed by her side.

“Jenna, would you help me with this favor? In the future, if you want to leave, you may do as you please. But, help me take care of it temporarily, alright?” Vivian pleaded again.

Jenna no longer had the heart to turn her down.

A ninety-year-old woman was begging her, how could she refuse it so cruelly?

“Jenna, Grandma is begging you. Please accept it,” Meroy also understood and joined in the battle to persuade Jenna. She would be very happy if this home was really owned by Jenna.

“But Grandma, you know that it’s impossible for me to get back together with Hansen. I’m refusing your offer not because I don’t want to but I can’t. I’m a nobody to the Richards family. This will just turn all of us into a laughing stock,” Jenna explained. She was in a difficult position.

“No, only you can handle this. It’s God’s will to how you and Hansen will turn out in the future, no one can change destiny. But for the time being, I want to ask you out of my own selfishness, to take over this family. Promise me that you’ll help me. Say if you and Hansen are truly separated by then, you can hand it over to another person, okay?” Vivian assured.

What did she mean by truly separated? Jenna wondered. The reality was that they were already totally separated. Ever since Aria became pregnant, it was clear that they have no possibilities of being together. No matter what, it was impossible for her to stay with Hansen. She remained in the manor solely to wait for an opportunity.

Vivian’s stubbornness really caused her a headache and Meroy was busy persuading her on the side.

Vivian was indeed getting old. She was panting heavily after their long conversation.

Jenna was helpless, therefore she could only take over the master key of Richards Manor. However, she was completely clueless; she was scared of how she would do this. Her heart felt heavy.

She could not bear to refuse Vivian, hence she could only sacrifice herself.

At present, she had to go to the hospital every day to take care of Trevor and also be the head of the manor. She had a child in her belly. Who would understand the burden piling up on her shoulders?

She walked out with heavy steps.

As soon as she walked out of the gate of Ink Garden, she met a pair of bright eyes.

The girl in front of her had shoulder-length hair. Her eyes were big and shining, and her face was tinted pink. She looked quiet and elegant. It was a lovely sight. Jenna seemed to like her just by looking at her.

It was Sabrina.

She wore a short skirt with leather boots. Not to mention, the crimson blazer looked like it was made especially for her, not at all tacky.

Jenna also wore red before but she would never be able to wear it like Sabrina.

“Are you Jenna?” Sabrina smiled sweetly after meeting her eyes, revealing two cute dimples.

Jenna was surprised. She recalled that this was the first time Sabrina saw her, how did she know her?

“Do you know me?” Jenna smiled politely and asked.

Sabrina’s eyelashes fluttered slightly and the smile on her face was very genuine.

“Jenna, I’ve heard many things about you a long time ago. It’s a pleasure to finally meet you.”

Was she sensitive or was this ridicule or sarcasm that she was sensing?

Did Sabrina mean that she was famous for her scandal or divorce?

Jenna glanced at her and replied with a faint smile.

“Sabrina, you’re such a sweetheart. I’m just a nobody. Unlike you, who has a good family background, loved by your parents, and you’re so young and beautiful, I’m sure you’ll definitely be a happy woman in the future, enjoying all the riches in the world.”Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

After blurting out this compliment, she stepped forward. It was not in her interests to mingle with Sabrina more than this. After all, they were not the same type of people and they have nothing in common.

Unexpectedly, Sabrina smiled sweetly and wrapped a hand around Jenna’s arm. Her soothing beautiful voice sounded.

“The cars you designed are simple but magnificent, I like them so much. I bought every car that you designed and I treasure them a lot!”

She spoke without hesitation and her face was full of admiration, her eyes gleaming with light.

So this was what she meant!

Jenna looked at her glittering eyes as if a crystal-clear pond and the light from those black orbs were so pure and innocent.

She sighed in her heart. She once had such eyes that twinkled. That was when she viewed the world as dazzling and beautiful but there were too many distractions and incidents later. Her eyes would not shine as they once did.

“Thank you, Sabrina, I’m glad you like it.” Jenna smiled faintly. She shoved down her messy thoughts into the pits of her stomach.

“May I join you?” Sabrina’s pretty eyes were full of expectations. She had no worries and even her hand on Jenna’s arm was shaking in excitement as she asked. She was endearing.

Jenna was taken aback, not knowing how to answer.

“I just want to see how you design a car. I really admire your designs. Please don’t refuse me, I’m a hardcore fan!” Sabrina’s small face flushed red with excitement. Her hand shook Jenna’s arm again, utterly enthusiastic.

“I suppose… it’s okay.” Jenna had no idea how to refuse her, therefore she nodded but she sighed slightly in her heart. This girl seemed so innocent, she must have been protected well by her parents, not knowing the complications of the world. Was she going to marry Norton in the future?

A man like Norton, manipulative, deceiving and just utterly evil in the way he did things. Was he really the match for her?

Jenna stood, slightly immersed in her thoughts.

“Thank you, Jenna! I’ll give these flowers to Grandma first. I’ll be right back, please wait for me.” Sabrina giggled. She was ecstatic and ran off at lightning speed.

Jenna continued to stand in a daze.

Not before long, she saw Sabrina rushing over, holding onto her arm again intimately. She said in smiles, “Jenna, it’s great to be able to see you in Richards Manor. I saw you on TV. You were so beautiful and your designs are striking. I really admire and envy you.”

She chirped like a morning bird with not a worry, happy and cheerful.

Jenna smiled slightly. She was influenced by her enthusiasm and her mood became happier too.

She had to admit that it was difficult for her to be happy like Sabrina was but happiness was contagious. No one had their lives in control after all.

An optimistic and positive attitude in life was better than anything else.

Her hand stroked her belly involuntarily.

She, too, used to have her beautiful imaginations towards romance. She married into this prestigious family, thinking that she would have a smooth path ahead, and live happily ever after. However, the reality was often cruel and unpredictable. However, people could not stay depressed and give up on everything for the rest of their lives. Life goes on after all.

It was better to be happy than surrounding herself with sorrow and pain.

“Sabrina, when did you come here? How long are you staying here?” Jenna smiled and asked.

“I just arrived yesterday. I went to visit Grandma and she let me sleep in the Ink Garden. My father wants me to stay in Richards Manor until the end of the New Year before going back to school,” Sabrina answered.

After finishing speaking, she pouted her lips and sighed. “I’ve been to many places in this manor but I haven’t been to Green Jade Garden. I happened to meet you today, so may I follow you there and have a look?”