Chapter 216
Chapter 216
"I see." Jenna could not help but ask, "Sabrina, do you cometo Richards Manor often?"
"Yes," Sabrina nodded and said briskly. "When Grandpa was still alive, I had to live in Richards Manor for a period of time every year. After I went to high school and got quite busy with my studies, I haven't come back for years. I remember Zoey was here too. We played together, it was a fun time. I came back last year but they weren't here anymore, therefore it was not as fun."
"Oh." Jenna smiled and nodded, making calculations in her mind. The three years Sabrina was in high school was when she married Hansen, and then she went abroad, thus she missed the chance to meet her. That was why they did not know each other.
"Then you're very close with Norton, I assume?" she asked tentatively.
Sabrina blushed, a layer of shyness spread across her face as she smiled sheepishly. Embarrassed, she replied, "Yes, we knew each other since young, and we had a great time together."
"I see!" Jenna glanced at her blushing face. She did not seem to dislike Norton. Jenna felt pity towards her. Such a reserved girl with good family background. Did Norton hit his head? Or did they knew each other well and he decided to turn a blind eye to her?
Thinking about this, both of them had already walked out of Ink Garden without realizing. They got onto a car and headed towards Green Jade Garden.
"It's really beautiful here.” As soon as they got off the car, Sabrina saw the pod trees in the garden. She could not help but gasp in amazement. It was winter, cold and cruel, but these pod trees were still growing so strong. Green pods hung on the trees, looking lush and lovely.
"Sabrina, let me walk you around Green Jade Garden." Jenna did not want to ruin her excitement, hence she simply gave a suggestion. After all, she was in a much better mood thanks to her.
"That would be great, thank you Jenna," Sabrina chuckled in agreement.
In fact, Sabrina was very similar to Jenna four years ago, whether from the circumstances or attitude. Jenna could actually resonate with her.
The two of them strolled in Green Jade Garden, chatting as they walked. Sabrina seemed to be very interested in the plants. She was looking around, fidgeting with the flowers from time to time, giggling as she did so.
"Jenna, you're so capable." Sabrina's eyes were fixated on a variegated bamboo as she praised Jenna.
"Why do you say that?" Jenna was taken aback and smiled casually.
"Grandma always praises you in front of me," Sabrina blurted out. "She told me that she would make you the master of the manor. She said that you are not only smart but also kind and thoughtful
with good manners and that I should look up to you." "So that's why you wanted to come with me." Jenna could not help but laugh.
"This is just one of the reasons. As I mentioned, I really like your car designs. The guys in my university like them too. Many students from my school dream of seeing you one day. Some say they'd probably kneel before you, especially those guys. When they saw you so beautiful on TV, they were basically drooling and making heart eyes. I want to take pictures and videos with you, and show it off when school starts. I can't wait to see their jealous faces," Sabrina gulped and stated frankly. She took out her phone while talking.
"Really?" Jenna was amused. Although she knew that these words were a bit exaggerated, it was solid proof that people had a good impression of her other than the rumors of her with Hansen. It comforted her that her hard work had been accepted by many people.
Thinking of this, her heart was warmed and her mood lightened up a lot.
After all, she succeeded in her career. Perhaps, her life was not that bad.
This also meant that she would still survive even if she lived alone with her child in the future. This way, her child could grow up happily.
The sun made its way out of the clouds and its rays awakened Richards Manor. Jenna looked up and saw the golden roof of the manor shining brightly under the sun, noble and gorgeous. Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.
This house was no doubt every woman's dream. Other women who failed to marry into the Richards family viewed it as supreme glory and wealth, while women like her who married into this family only tasted bitterness and pain.
"Green Jade Garden is so different than what I expected. It is enormous, plus, it is so close to the central island and the gym. May I live here with you this year?" Sabrina suddenly requested.
"You want to live here?" Jenna raised her eyebrows. Sabrina was Norton's fiancée. She should live in Emerald Garden, where Norton lived. She should not be living here.
"Don’t worry, I won't disturb you." Sabrina saw Jenna's hesitance. Her big eyes sparkled as she promised hurriedly.
"Don't you want to live in Emerald Garden?" Jenna felt that this was out of the blue and asked as she looked at Sabrina. Norton was still in prison. Jenna did not know if she knew about this. If she did not know, then there was nothing wrong with her living in Green Jade Garden. However, Jenna
was surprised that she would rather live in Green Jade Garden than living with Norton in Emerald Garden. Did she not love Norton?
"I don't want to live in Emerald Garden. The women there are not very easy to get along with," Sabrina seemed to see through Jenna's mind and added reluctantly. When she lived in Emerald Garden the year before, she felt as if she was an outsider, always uncomfortable. It was quite a traumatic event for her, therefore she really did not want to stay and watch Claude's two wives fighting every other day.
Hearing this, Jenna understood what she was thinking, hence she smiled slightly and said, "You have to learn to adapt. You'll marry into the Richards Manor soon anyway."
Sabrina's bright smile froze and she whispered meekly, "Auntie Clancy doesn't like me."
Jenna was shocked. Auntie Clancy was Norton's mother. Has Sabrina had noticed it so early on?
"Jenna, you are in charge now. You can arrange it for me, right? I just want to have fun this year," the darkness on Sabrina's face disappeared in an instant as she chirped.
Jenna chuckled and said, "Emerald Garden is indeed complicated but Green Jade Garden won't necessarily be any better. Can you handle it?"
"As long as you're here, I can for sure! There's a lot I want to learn from you.” Sabrina spoke as if there was smeared honey on her lips, every word from her was so pleasing to the ear.
Jenna thought for a while and nodded.
"Yay, you agreed." Sabrina clapped and laughed.
Seeing that she was hopping around in excitement, Jenna also smiled.
"Come on, let's snap a picture together and make a video now." Sabrina turned on her phone and pulled Jenna in for a picture.
Jenna was reluctant but because of Sabrina's enthusiasm, she posed with her in front of the camera.
Hansen had just arrived at the entrance of Green Jade Garden in a car. He was walking in with his briefcase when he heard women's laughter.
He was surprised.
Such cheerful laughter seemed to have not been heard for a long time. It was like a bell, the sound so crisp and soothing, and it was very comfortable to hear.
He had never heard such cheerful and carefree laughter in Green Jade Garden.
Who was laughing there?
He was curious, therefore he followed the sounds.
Two women appeared in sight. They were standing on the gravel pavement in the center of the garden.
Under the golden sun, Sabrina was in a red shirt and short skirt, posing with her back towards him, taking numerous selfies. Jenna was facing in his direction. She had gorgeous hair and held a dark, red box in front of her. She was coordinating her movements with Sabrina. Occasionally, she stretched her arms, tilted her head, and did a lot of poses. They laughed at each other sweetly. It seemed that the two were having a great time.
Hansen's eyes landed on Jenna's smiling face, falling into a daze as he stared at her.
Only then did he remember that after he saw her smile in the university library that one time, he had never seen her bright and carefree smile again.
No, she laughed like that when she was with Rayan.
Only when she was facing him did she faked and forced her smiles.
Suddenly, there was a burst of sourness and bitterness welling up in his stomach. He could have any other woman in the world smile for him, but not her.
"Do you need my help?" He walked up to them from the side with a charismatic smile on his face.
"No." Jenna lifted her eyes and saw him approaching with a charming smile. Immediately, her face darkened and she was no longer smiling, refusing him coldly.
"Oh! Hansen, you're here too." Sabrina turned around when she heard the voice. When she saw him full of smiles, she called out in surprise.
She then realized that Jenna's expression was icy cold in the blink of an eye. She seemed like a different person compared to her bright smile just a while ago. Sabrina was shocked at the drastic change.
Blinking a few times, she looked at Hansen, only to see that he was gazing at Jenna tenderly. He seemed to be used to her indifference.
She thought the two must have had a fight.
She called out to Hansen, "Hansen, do you mind taking photos for us? I want to show it to my friends at school."
"Oh, sure, I'm happy to help." He smiled and took a look at Sabrina's phone. He handed it back to her. "Your camera quality is not good enough, try using mine.”
As he spoke, he put down his briefcase and took out his wide-screen phone.
"Your phone screen is so big! What brand is this?" Sabrina observed his phone. It was extremely thin and made of metal but she could not see any brand marks, therefore she asked in surprise.
He chuckled. "I never use other brands. This phone was custom-made by my company and there's only one in the world. I bet you'll be amazed by the camera quality."
"Really?" She was very curious and returned the phone to him as if she was not convinced. "Then let's try it."
"Come on, smile." He adjusted his phone, focusing on Jenna and Sabrina.
Jenna reluctantly gave a small tug on the corners of her mouth. The photo was taken swiftly.
"It's really beautiful, it's so clear and pretty." Sabrina ran over and looked at the photos on his phone. Very satisfied with how the pictures turned out, she nodded. "Send it to me later."
"Rest assured. With me here, everything is the best." He was showing off again, turning his gaze at Jenna.
She turned her face to one side, showing that she did not care about them at all. More accurately, she did not care about him.