Naturally, Mike believed Jane. After all, based on his understanding, Jane wasn’t the type to bully others. Although he had some doubts, what he wanted now was an explanation from Jane.
Jane remained composed and calmly spoke, “Melissa volunteered to serve me soup today, but she lost her balance.”
Jane skipped the details and gave Mike the outcome. In front of Mike, Jane didn’t want to say much, giving Melissa and Beatrice some dignity.
“Jane, you’re talking nonsense! Clearly, you instructed me to do the chores! Then, when you weren’t satisfied, you poured the soup on me!” Melissa loudly screamed, “Grandpa, this kind of person can’t marry into our family!”
“Jane, if you don’t like us, you can just say it directly. There’s no need to torment us in secret,” Beatrice chimed in, adding her own twist.
Jane found it amusing to listen to their accusations. She looked at Melissa, smiling gently, and said, “Everything that just happened, Amy saw it all. Why don’t we ask Amy what she witnessed?”
“Amy, speak up,” Mike said as he sat down, turning his gaze to Amy.
However, at that moment, Amy’s expression became hesitant. She had originally intended to tell the truth but received a meaningful look from Beatrice.
Amy’s heart skipped a beat, and her hands clenched tightly by her side.
Finally, she lowered her head, avoiding eye contact with Mike or Jane, and stammered, “It… it was Miss North who instructed Miss Pansy.”
Hearing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in Jane’s eyes, but she remained silent, waiting for Beatrice’s next move.
As expected, a satisfied smile appeared on Beatrice’s face. She cried to Mike, “Mike, did you hear that? Jane is simply despicable. Luckily, we’ve now seen her true colors. We can’t let Patrick be deceived by such a woman!”
“Jane, are their words true?” Mike furrowed his brow.
Amy was an old member of the Pansy family, and her words carried some credibility. However, Mike truly couldn’t believe that Jane was that kind of person.
Could he have been mistaken?
Jane sighed softly, looking up. “Mike, there should be surveillance in the living room.”
As soon as she said that, Melissa and Beatrice’s faces changed abruptly. Melissa even involuntarily tightened her hand holding the ice pack.
Jane didn’t miss their reactions but simply shook her head in resignation.
“Since there’s surveillance at home, let’s just check the footage to see what happened. Whether I was at fault or if it’s baseless accusations from certain individuals, everything will be revealed.”
“Mike, you…”
Beatrice wanted to say something more, but Mike had already seen through the situation. He tapped his cane on the floor and gave Beatrice a stern look.
“Do you really want to review the surveillance footage?”
With these words, Beatrice’s face turned pale instantly.
“Then why are you still standing here? Hurry and take her back to tidy up!” Mike scolded.
Beatrice reacted at last, hastily pulling Melissa away.
Amy stood awkwardly in place, ultimately deciding to clean up the debris on the floor. Mike waved towards Jane, who walked over and half-kneeled in front of Mike.
“Sorry, I misunderstood you just now,” Mike reached out and patted Jane’s hair, speaking softly.
Jane shook her head but didn’t say anything.
However, at that moment, Jane’s stomach rumbled, and an awkward expression appeared on her face.
Mike, however, burst into loud laughter, utterly unapologetic.
Jane touched her nose, feeling helpless about Mike’s behavior. She used to think her own grandfather was already a mischievous old man, but it seemed Mike was no different.
No wonder they always ended up arguing whenever they met.
After Mike had his fill of laughter, he stood up, saying, “Haven’t eaten yet? Come, go back to the yard with me; I’ll personally cook for you.”
Jane smiled and stood up, following Mike, “Thank you.”
“By the way, when are you and Patrick going to give me a grandchild to hold? I’m getting bored every day.”
“Grandpa!” Jane felt a bit embarrassed.
“What’s the matter? Feeling shy? Let me tell you, not only do I feel that way, but I’ve also been urging Patrick about this matter.”
“I’m sure you won’t,” Jane retorted.
“Well, why don’t you believe me?”
The two of them chatted and laughed as they left the villa.
However, Jane, who thought she would enjoy a hearty meal, had overestimated Mike’s cooking skills. In the end, she personally took charge of the kitchen and prepared a sumptuous meal.
After spending some time with Mike in his yard, by the time she returned to her in-laws’ house, it was already noon. Instead of having lunch, she went straight to her room.
Not long after, someone knocked on the door. When Jane looked up, she was surprised to see Amy entering.
“Miss North…” Amy’s voice was somewhat low, and her face showed a hint of guilt as she looked at Jane.
“I’m truly sorry for what happened this morning. But I… I really…”
In fact, Amy’s words earlier were forced. After all, she worked for the Pansy family, and Beatrice could easily find an excuse to dismiss her.
Jane interrupted Amy, “I understand.” She could guess Amy’s predicament. Perhaps Amy felt compelled, but Jane wouldn’t easily accept it.
It wasn’t that Jane was indifferent; it was just a different perspective. If there were no surveillance in the Pansy family’s living room today, if Mike didn’t trust her so much, Amy’s words supporting Melissa and Beatrice might have pushed Jane into an abyss.
Everyone looks out for themselves, and Jane wasn’t a saint capable of great compassion.
“An apology is enough,” Jane said softly.
Amy was also an old member of the Pansy family, and after so many years, she naturally knew how to read between the lines. Now, seeing Jane’s expression, she understood.
She glanced at Jane, respectfully turned around, and left.
Coincidentally, she ran into Patrick on her way back.
“Patrick, you’re back?”
Jane’s eyes lit up when she saw Patrick, and she immediately reached out to hug him.
Patrick kissed Jane gently on the forehead and mentioned, “Grandpa just said for us to join him for lunch.”
Jane’s expression froze for a moment as she already guessed what might happen next.