Annabelle leaned against the door, listening to Emily Jefferson's criticisms, she lowered her gaze and bit her lip.
She admitted that she had intentionally tried to seduce Benjamin Brown.
She was a psychologist and was very familiar with Benjamin's personality, knowing that he responded better to kindness than force.
Thus, during her interactions with him, she always purposefully placed herself in a low and humble stance, hoping to turn his sympathy into love.
Her strategy had proven to be effective.
Today's kiss was a perfect outcome.
She indeed had a shallow ambition, hoping to rely on her scant power to salvage this precarious marriage.
Delay the divorce as much as possible.
"Mom, when you're talking about others, think about yourself. How noble is your own background?"
Faintly, Benjamin's cold voice rang.
Annabelle perked up, listening carefully.
He was standing up to Emily Jefferson for her!
By the bedside, Emily Jefferson choked, somewhat annoyed, "I..."