Chapter 772

Jenny continued, "If only someone could be here with me right now and tell me that the past two days were just a nightmare, maybe I wouldn't feel so helpless. "Is everyone around me destined to leave eventually? If I'd known it would end like this, I should have gone back to the countryside and led a simple life. At least there, people wouldn't have rejected me because of my background." Her words conveyed a deep sense of despair. Rowan was left wondering what had transpired in her life over the past couple of days. He was lost in thought, contemplating her distress. After finishing her shower, Minerva emerged and saw Rowan engrossed in his phone. "I'm heading out. See you at the courthouse tomorrow." She wasn't sure if Rowan even heard her, as he didn't look up from his screen. His attention was entirely focused on his phone. Minerva wasn't concerned; their relationship was strictly transactional—a family alliance. After having a child, Rowan was free to live as he pleased. Howe