Chapter 20

The argument between Tristan and Genevieve finally alerted everyone in the Burtman family. Jennifer rushed over and immediately saw Genevieve's swollen eyes and bloodied feet. Her heart ached, and she hobbled over with her cane, angrily blocking Tristan's path. "You rascal, what have you done to Genevieve? How dare you abuse her!" Tristan said nothing, his agitation evident as he lit a cigarette and took a drag. Lillian glanced at him and smiled at Jennifer. "Mom, look at how angry Tristan is. This woman clearly did something she shouldn't have behind his back, crossing his bottom line." Jennifer glared at her. "You'd better shut your mouth! Don't talk nonsense!" Genevieve looked at Jennifer—her last hope—and realized that only Jennifer could save her baby. She remembered Tristan's cruelty, and tears welled up in her eyes. She cried out to Jennifer, "Grandma, please save my baby. Tristan wants to kill it!" Jennifer froze, her eyes widening as she looked at Genevieve. "Your bab