Chapter 40

At night when Jared returned home, Susan and Fiona welcomed him back with smiles on their faces. “You’re back!” Jared nodded and walked over to sit down on the sofa. Susan said to Fiona, “Fiona, make some tea for your father.” Susan walked over and sat down beside Jared. “Jared, I heard that Yvonne’s back.” Jared nodded. “Yes, she is.” Susan did not expect Jared to have already met Yvonne. She was worried. There must be something behind Yvonne’s sudden reappearance after vanishing for a few years. With that thought in her mind, she asked to probe further, “Why didn’t you bring her back? She has suffered so much in the past few years! We should show her some concern,” Susan said, putting on a kind, motherly face. “The timing isn't right. She still hates me. She isn’t willing to forgive me yet.” Jared sighed. “I’m to blame. I didn’t do my duties well. Not only is Fiona suffering, but Yvonne as well!” When Jared brought up the events of the past, Susan sighed as well. “We were consi