The child in your belly isnt Hughs but that mans ! Jessica accused , stunned by Rheas betrayal .
Rheas expression flickered momentarily but she quickly masked it with a mocking smile , So what ? Do you think Hugh will believe you , his ex girlfriend who cheated on him , or me , his wife ? Jessica met her gaze without flinching , He may not believe me , but when you give birth to the child , I will tell your mother in law about the childs paternity .
I believe she will do a paternity test .
Rheas smile vanished , replaced by a sharp glare .
Jessica , are you still not giving up ? Hugh no longer loves you , you cant take him away from me ! Who said I want to take him away ? Then what do you want to do ? I want you to tell me , who were the men in those scandalous photos five years ago ? A cunning smile flickered across Rheas face .
You want to know so badly ? I wont tell you , she taunted .
Jessicas frustration mounted .
Was it the doctor just now ? she guessed .
Rheas sneer deepened .
I already said I wont tell you .
Youll never know who he is , your innocence can never be washed clean , she hissed .
You ! Arent you afraid Ill tell Hugh that you betrayed him ? Jessica challenged , her anger rising .
Rheas gaze hardened .
Jessica , do you think I could have released those scandalous photos at the wedding alone ? What do you mean ? Jessica asked , a sense of dread building within her .
Rheas laugh was cold and mocking .
Think about it , why werent the Hensleys invited to your and Hughs wedding ? she prodded .
The realization hit Jessica hard .
Initially , Jane had opposed her relationship with Hugh vehemently and did not want him to marry her .
Somehow , Hugh had managed to convince Jane , but not inviting Hensleys had been Janes condition .
It dawned on Jessica that the release of those scandalous photos had been orchestrated with Janes consent a plot to ruin her marriage and reputation simultaneously .
Jessicas fists clenched , her body trembling with the force of her newfound knowledge and betrayal .
She had not expected Jane to stoop so low .
Noticing Jessicas furious expression , Rhea scoffed , Are you giving up now ? Even if you can prove your innocence , you and Hugh can never reconcile ! Years had passed , and Jessicas feelings for Hugh had faded , but the injustice still stung deeply .
She fixed her gaze on Rhea , demanding , Tell me , who is that man ? Rheas impatience was palpable .
Are you still not giving up ? No matter how you entangle yourself , Hugh will not accept you back ! Do you know how much trouble you brought to him when you were together ? Especially your bloody father .
Fortunately , hes dead now , otherwise .
you and your father would have been clinging to him all the time .
He was really unlucky ! Jessicas expression shifted , How do you know about my fathers death ? She had managed her fathers illness and subsequent passing entirely on her own .
After Hugh decided to halt treatment , they had been left to cope in isolation , with no one reaching out or inquiring further .
It was baffling how Rhea could be privy to such personal information .
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