Chapter 137
Luna turned around and saw a woman in her late twenties with a pleasant face and figure. She was wearing a long-sleeved shirt and pants, walking over with two bags in her hands. Their gazes met, and Linda’s expression changed instantly. Her eyes filled with jealousy and hostility. Luna was all too familiar with this look. Not wanting to cause trouble, she quickly entered the door and stepped aside, hoping the other woman wouldn’t see her face.
In Linda’s eyes, Luna’s actions only exposed her further. Linda’s expression turned even uglier. She wanted to ask who this woman was, but Jaden’s expression was even more severe. He stared at Linda with a fierce gaze. "Do you think my warning is fake, or do you think it’s unimportant?" he said.
Linda swallowed her hatred and didn’t dare to meet his eyes. She lowered her gaze and said, "Jaden, you’ve misunderstood. I didn’t know you were here beforehand. I thought you were staying at your girlfriend’s house in Rosemont City." When she mentioned the word "girlfriend," she deliberately emphasized it, ensuring Luna could hear her clearly. She continued, "As you know, I used to live here for a long time. I have deep feelings for this place. I’m free this time, so I came over to relax and visit your grandparents." At this point, she raised her voice and called out, "Hello, I’m Linda. I’m here to see you."
Jaden knew she had misunderstood his relationship with Avery, but he didn’t explain. Instead, he said coldly, "My grandparents are not at home. No matter how hard you act, they won’t know. Also, we’ve already told them the truth about your fake marriage. They only hate themselves for misjudging you. If you dare to appear in front of them, I won’t hesitate to gather the entire village to explain the inside story of that wedding back then. I’ll make sure everyone knows the truth."
The wedding had caused a huge commotion back then. They knew they couldn’t hide it forever. To prevent the elderly from suffering too much shock, they spent over half a year revealing the truth bit by bit. First, they said Linda’s father was undergoing major surgery, so the wedding had to be postponed. Then, they explained that Linda’s father needed time to recuperate, and she had to care for him. Later, they claimed the wedding couldn’t proceed without a new house. When the elderly were mentally prepared, Jaden finally told them Linda had left long ago. However, they still didn’t know Linda had cheated them out of $100,000.
The big yellow dog by the door seemed to sense Jaden’s emotions. It bared its fangs at Linda and growled threateningly, as if ready to pounce and chase her away. Of course, it was tied with a rope, but the rope wasn’t thick or tightly secured. Feeling Jaden’s fierce aura and not seeing the elders, Linda didn’t dare to stay any longer. She said, "Since you have a guest, I won’t disturb you anymore." She placed the bags on the ground and turned to leave. As she walked away, she added slowly, "The flowers we planted together back then have grown so beautifully. I miss those times."
Luna was speechless, thinking, ’This woman is shameless!’
Jaden ignored the bags on the ground and turned away. He smiled gently at Luna and said, "Miss Carter, please sit." Luna didn’t ask about the woman. She sat on the sofa and discreetly looked around the room. The small building was over ten years old, a little worn but very clean. The walls had been freshly painted, free of dust. The layout was simple: a spacious hall with a living room at the front, featuring a sofa, coffee table, television cabinet, and a corridor. The back half was an open kitchen with a dining table. To the left and right were rooms and a bathroom with outward-facing windows. She didn’t go upstairs but assumed the layout was similar, with balconies on the second floor adorned with flowers and birdcages.