CHAPTER 82: CHAPTER 82: RUSHING TO DIVORCE—IS IT ALL BECAUSE OF HIM?

Brooke’s heart was in chaos, her hand pulling on his pant leg tightened, she half-bit her lip and said, "Naturally! Jordan, don’t you trust me? We’ve known each other for so many years, you know what kind of person I am, how can you... doubt me?"

Her tone was somewhat hurt, her cheeks swollen and tearful, appearing even more soft and harmless.

Jordan Hawthorne softened instantly, the coldness on his face dissipating into nothingness.

Sabrina watched this.

Earlier, seeing the man’s cold questioning, she almost believed for a moment that he would truly hold Brooke accountable.

But now, reality told her she was still too naive.

Sabrina asked him sharply, "Jordan Hawthorne, you actually believe these flawed words? Zara is your daughter, she almost got hurt for life, and you want to let this go?"

Jordan raised his eyes, looking at her indifferently, responded, "Currently, everything is just Lena Jennings’ one-sided testimony, no evidence proves she really did these things! From what I know about Brooke, she might inadvertently make mistakes, be misled by villains, but she wouldn’t intentionally harm Zara."

Sabrina felt like she heard a joke.

This woman, hasn’t she harmed Zara enough?

Her son, in private, was even more despicable repeatedly.

Now, in his words, he’s still defending her completely!!!

Brooke, seeing Jordan still defending her, was secretly pleased, looking at Sabrina with undisguisable pride.

Yet she still pleaded on the surface, saying, "Sabrina, I understand your anger, but I am a mother too, how could I bear to harm Zara?

I was also very angry about Lena’s matter, so I rushed to the police station to question her...

Of course, I know I bear some responsibility, after all, I’m the one who introduced her... If you’re still angry, go ahead and hit me a few times, I won’t resist."

With that, she really raised her face towards her direction.

With an attitude of taking any beating or scolding!

"Brooke, you don’t have to do such a thing!"

Jordan naturally wouldn’t allow such a thing to happen, immediately bending down and gently helping her up.

Then, he frowned looking at Sabrina, coldly warning, "You should be more rational, don’t hit her so indiscriminately, don’t go too far!"

Sabrina truly laughed.

Going too far???

So, this malicious woman framing Zara, yet in his eyes, it’s her who’s in the wrong?

She really felt disgusted beyond measure.

Whenever Brooke acts casually, this man believes wholeheartedly.

She glared resentfully at him, her fingers nearly breaking through her palm, "Jordan Hawthorne, if your eyes are useless, donate them to someone in need, being this blind and still thinking you’re fair and rational, Zara having a father like you is truly her disgrace!

And you, go into the entertainment industry, your acting skills of performing everywhere could win you an Oscar.

There are truly no more disgusting people than you two!!!"

After saying this, she didn’t want to stay a second longer, turned around and got in the car and left.

Jordan’s face was very ugly.

This woman... dared to say such a thing!!!

...

That night, after returning from the police station, Sabrina was very upset.

But life goes on, after a night she calmed down.

Even though she didn’t get Brooke sent inside, she believed that woman would eventually face retribution!

At noon, Jasper Fitzgerald booked a marine-themed restaurant to finally make up for the meal missed yesterday.

Today, he still planned to give Zara some therapeutic guidance, so he chose such a place.

The restaurant was located next to ’Ocean World’, with high-end yet slightly playful decor, each seat had a large built-in fish tank beside it, with various beautiful little fish swimming inside.

Zara evidently liked the place very much, looking at the surrounding environment, her eyes were full of wonder.

Jasper asked her, "Do you recognize these little fish?"

Zara shook her little head, replying in a cute voice, "No, I don’t."

Jasper nodded slightly, pointing at the creatures swimming inside and began explaining, "The green creature here is called a pacifier anemone, and it’s the favorite dwelling of the clownfish beside it, they come in many colors, white, fluorescent, purple among others.

The long blue and yellow fish at the back is called the rainbow eel, which has another name, the sea dragon king, it likes to keep its mouth wide open, swimming gracefully like a colorful ribbon.

This one is a little sea hare, looking like a rabbit, as if it hopped out from a cartoon.

And this one..."

The man explained unhurriedly to the little one, his voice deep, magnetic, full of patience.

Zara listened attentively, her lively eyes repeatedly observing those fish, her interest very high.

Sabrina watched this, understanding it in her heart.

This was likely another method of Mr. Fitzgerald to guide Zara to understand marine life.

The facts proved, very effective!

Zara developed a strong interest in various little fish, even during the meal, she kept turning her head to interact with the little creatures, and actively asked Jasper about the features and habits of these little creatures.

Jasper answered each one, his knowledge of marine life was astonishing.

Like a walking ocean encyclopedia!

After lunch, Jasper took the mother and daughter to the music plaza outside.

This place had a great flow of people, with many playful facilities around, very suitable for Zara to experience now.

They started painting while sitting at the open-air café seat.

Sabrina couldn’t help, so she just sipped coffee and watched.

Despite being in this environment, Jasper’s focus remained unaffected.

He seemed to disregard the noise around and had only Zara and the painting in his eyes.

They say focused men are the most handsome, not to mention his stunning appearance and noble, steady demeanor.

Just sitting there, he was eye-catching enough!

When passersby walked by, they couldn’t help but glance over!

Sabrina could even hear whispered discussions.

"That man is so handsome! I want to go ask for his contact!"

"Are you crazy? Don’t you see the little kid and the beautiful woman next to him? They might be a family."

"Definitely, this family has near-heavenly looks, just give up, you’re not worthy..."

Sabrina nearly choked on her coffee, embarrassed while feeling guilty.

Mr. Fitzgerald kindly treated Zara and suffered such a misunderstanding, it seems... a bit unfair to him!

However, Jasper Fitzgerald apparently didn’t notice at all, he didn’t even raise his eyes.

Sabrina quietly let out a sigh of relief.

At this moment, she suddenly sensed someone approaching.

Slightly raising her gaze, she found several young men and women dressed as students.

They were also looking at Jasper Fitzgerald...

Or rather, more precisely, at his painting.

"The style of this painting, the way the lines are handled, and the use of color... it’s exactly like Master J’s work, I definitely can’t be wrong!"

"So is he Master J? The one whose latest painting was auctioned for nearly a billion?"

"Master J rarely shows his true face, even when he attends auctions, you can only see from afar... but this profile and figure, definitely can’t be wrong!"

"There’s no way it’s wrong, who else has such good looks and charisma! Can we go up and ask for an autograph? He’s admired by countless master painters!"

"Shh, don’t disturb him, just watch... Haven’t you noticed that the painting is at a critical moment?"

"Honestly, this little one’s technique is quite amazing too... Look at how he handles this shading, it took me two years to learn the essence!!!"

They whispered amongst themselves, but every word slipped into Sabrina’s ears.

She was also taken aback after hearing it.

Although she didn’t understand art, she could see that Jasper Fitzgerald’s foundation was exceptional, and she had been curious about his level of expertise in the professional field.

But she never thought it would be this high!

Not just anyone’s painting could be auctioned for a ’billion’ price tag!!!

This man... is truly amazing!

While Sabrina was staring at Jasper Fitzgerald in surprise, not far away, Jordan Hawthorne was out playing with Brooke and Sonny.

Last night, feeling sorry for Brooke after a few slaps, Jordan Hawthorne agreed to compensate her.

But he didn’t expect to run into Sabrina and Zara here!

The mother and daughter were accompanied by an extraordinary man.

Though he couldn’t see the man’s face, from his figure and demeanor, it didn’t seem to be Josee Sheffield!

Instead, it looked like... the man he saw briefly at the kindergarten gate last time.

At the moment, the man was interacting with Zara.

His daughter was wholly entrusting herself to him, the picture looked so warm and harmonious!

An overwhelming surge of anger inexplicably hit Jordan Hawthorne’s chest.

Was Sabrina so eager to divorce because of this man?

Was she so impatient, just wanting to remain in harmony with this person?

Or perhaps... that woman had already betrayed him long ago?

At the thought of this possibility, Jordan Hawthorne’s face darkened.

Brooke noticed his mood change beside him, feeling a bit strange.

"Jordan, what’s wrong..."

She instinctively asked, glancing in the direction he was looking.

The next second, she also saw Sabrina with another man, alone.

Brooke was overjoyed.

She had originally been worried about how to win back Jordan Hawthorne’s attitude, not expecting to quickly stumble upon Sabrina in a private meeting with another man.

Such a thing, for any man, was provocative.

Given Jordan’s pride, he would never allow such betrayal.

Sabrina is digging her own grave!

Brooke suppressed her schadenfreude, feigning surprise in her tone, "Sabrina... why is she with another man? Who is he, their relationship doesn’t seem ordinary."

Jordan Hawthorne’s face was pitch black, emotions surging, anger rising.

Brooke was initially happy, but then realized something was off.

Jordan’s emotions... aside from anger, he seemed a bit concerned?

This isn’t right!!!

She hoped he would be furious and kick Sabrina out, but not feel jealousy towards her.

He’s... absolutely not allowed to feel jealous because of Sabrina!!!

At this moment, Jordan Hawthorne began to take strides, seemingly ready to confront them.

Brooke had only one thought.

She couldn’t let him go.

Sabrina’s affair with another man needed to be solidified as fact!

With this thought, Brooke suddenly exclaimed, "Oh no..."

Hearing Brooke’s voice, Jordan Hawthorne paused, looking at her, "What’s the matter?"

Brooke quickly said, "Jordan, I... twisted my ankle, it hurts so much. Can you take me to rest?"

Jordan Hawthorne was agitated, really wanting to leave her and go.

But Brooke clung to his clothes, acting coquettish, almost in tears, "Jordan, it really hurts..."

Jordan Hawthorne’s face was unsightly, but in the end, he couldn’t leave her alone.

So, he could only glare coldly in Sabrina’s direction, then calmly look away.

Soon, he supported Brooke and left.

Sabrina didn’t notice them.

She was still listening attentively to the students beside her talking about Jasper Fitzgerald.

During the conversation, she even took out her phone to search for information about Master J.

Upon discovering, she was once again dazzled by that rich resume and titles.

A renowned modern abstract artist, honorary president of the International Calligraphy and Painting Association, recipient of countless painting competition awards...

The more Sabrina looked, the more astonished she became. When she looked at Jasper Fitzgerald again, her gaze had changed.

She felt that the man in front of her was filled with mystery!