Chapter 164 A Target Of Public Criticism (1/2)

The atmosphere in the dining room became more hostile, as if they were suddenly put into a battlefield.

Jessica began confronting Angela. ”What do you mean? Are you saying that I'm brainless? I've investigated. All the students in L University said that Nina was James' girlfriend.”

”No, it's not like that.” While James was explaining, he peeked over at out of the corner of his eye. John sat dead silent. His eyelashes hid the emotion filling his eyes.

James knew John very well. The more silent John was, the more ruthless he would become. The whole family would be about to suffer.

On the other hand, Nina was still sitting calmly.

James swallowed and cowered in fear.

”Jessica, you are simple-minded. I know that you always believe whatever anyone tells you. You aren't a little girl anymore. You should know how to think for yourself. It's fine to believe a rumor once or twice, but any more than that is foolish.” Angela was not a woman to be trifled with.

Nina opened her eyes and looke

a clearly felt his sadness. She stopped, turned around and said with a smile, ”Dad, he is joking. We will visit you often in the future.”

”Really?” Sam's gloomy eyes lit up in an instant and tears filled them in hopefulness.

Nina promised with a smile, ”Yes.”