Chapter 82

Jane stopped on hearing her name and turned.

Rose's heart skipped a thousand miles. Why was she here? How long had she been here? What would she tell Stella?

"Good morning, ma'am," Jane greeted respectfully.

"Wh-what are you doing here?"

"Mom, please," Caleb intervened.

"No, Caleb, she won't stay here! She has tarnished your name!"

"Jane did nothing wrong, mom."

"Caleb, don't let her deceive you with her fake tears and remorseful looks, she had the guts to run off to another man at the slightest opportunity! I told you it was a terrible mistake marrying her but you didn't listen!"

"Mom, can you just listen..."

"She won't stay here, and that's that!" Rose stomped her foot on the floor.

"Mom!" Caleb snapped and Rose turned to him with wide eyes.

"It's okay, Caleb, I'll leave," Jane said sadly and started towards the door but Caleb stood in her way.

"Jane, don't go, we'll fix everything, please," he held her shoul