Chapter 274

Jessie spoke defiantly to her mother for the first time with determination. "You don't need to like it. That's not important." "It's important! I won't listen to you anymore, and I won't accept your arrangements. Even without Steven, I won't go along with the marriage you've planned. Never!" Jessie's rebellious nature erupted fully. She broke away from her usual compliant self as she argued with Samantha. Her attitude was resolute. Samantha stood up and slapped Jessie across the face. "How dare you talk back to me? Have you grown your own wings?" Feeling her authority being challenged, Samantha felt compelled to assert her control over Jessie. She was afraid that she would lose her hold over Jessie in the future. "Honey, don't be angry. Let's talk it out," Kennedy quickly intervened to calm Samantha down. Then, he looked at Jessie and said, "Jes, your mom just wants what's best for you. How could you talk back to her like this? Hurry up and apologize to her!" Jessie held her bu