Chapter 1555: Chapter 1555

Chapter 1555

Courtney put on a show, but Jeremy wouldn’t buy it. He didn’t even spare Courtney a glance, taking Cornelia’s hand and saying, “Let’s go.”

Cornelia gently tugged at his sleeve, whispering, “Honey, we’re here already. Let’s sort this out so she won’t bother us in the future.”

At Cornelia’s urging, Jeremy finally paused, turning to look at Courtney with cold eyes. “Let’s be clear, it’s you who’s been nagging to see me, not the other way around.”

“Yeah, yeah, it’s all me. After all, you are my own flesh and blood,” Courtney said, as if their relationship were just like any other mother and son’s. “Parents always owe their children, not the other way around.”

But Jeremy wouldn’t show her any respect. “Don’t give me that. You know the real nature of our relationship better than I do. State your business. I don’t want to waste any more time on you.”

“Oh, Marc, I just missed you.” Courtney tried to play the loving mother, even though she had never really been there for him.

Knowing that she had no way to manipulate Jeremy, she switched targets. “Cornelia, look at your husband and the way he speaks to his own mother.”e2

Jeremy cut in, “State your business and leave Cornelia out of it. Our problems existed before I even met her. Don’t try to blame her.”

Courtney played the victim. “Marc, I just want to talk with my daughter-in-law. Can’t I do that?”

Jeremy replied coldly, “No!”

Ignoring his refusal, Courtney continued, “You’ve been married to Cornelia for years, you have a child together, and yet, I’ve never had the chance to really talk with her or hold my grandchild. Can’t you give us some time alone?”

Jeremy wouldn’t dream of leaving Cornelia alone with this toxic woman. “Leaving her here for you to bully? Dream on!”

Courtney pleaded, “Marc, I just want to bond with my daughter-in-law. Why does that sound so disturbing to you?”

Cornelia quietly tugged at Jeremy again. “Honey, why don’t you go grab a coffee, and I’ll chat with Mrs. Hartley?”

Jeremy hesitated, “Cornelia…”

Cornelia winked at him. “I know my limits.”

Seeing Cornelia’s determination, Jeremy handed her a small alarm device. “If anything happens, press this, and I’ll know.”

Cornelia nodded. “Okay.”

With Cornelia briefed, Jeremy finally left, not giving Courtney a second glance. Cornelia watched him go.

Courtney sighed, “Cornelia, I see how much you two love each other, but there’s no need to flaunt it in front of an old lady like me. Please, let’s talk and bond.”

Cornelia was not at all surprised that Courtney would try to use her as a way in.