The Villainess Needs a Hug (Ivy Windsor) novel Chapter 226

Chapter 226

Adela asked, “She’s just a disgraced heiress–what on earth do you see in her?”

Jamison lounged back in his chair, deliberately nonchalant. “I can’t really say. I just know that whenever I see her, I want her. I read somewhere online that it’s called a biological attraction–something about genetics making the choice for you.”

His answer left the whole room stunned. Faces flushed with embarrassment and anger, and an awkward silence settled over the family.

Thad turned to his younger brother, trying to remind him gently, “Jamison, you know she was kidnapped for three years.”

“But she wasn’t violated. Even if she had been, I wouldn’t care. She was a victim–it wasn’t her choice.”

“What?” Carla’s eyes widened in disbelief, her voice sharp and skeptical. “She wasn’t violated? That’s impossible. The Windsor family claims she had a child with some old man, and that the kid was–well, not right in the head.”

“The Windsors also said she had HIV, but that was just a vicious rumor–totally untrue.”

“Just because that rumor was false doesn’t mean the rest is. She was gone for three years, Jamison! In some backwater town where women are trafficked to have children–sometimes for more than one man…” Carla’s voice trailed off, unwilling to say more in front of everyone, but her meaning was clear.

Adela chimed in as well. “She’s a victim, yes, and it’s tragic, but those are the facts.” Their reactions didn’t surprise Jamison. If anything, he finally understood why Ivy never tried to defend herself to outsiders–no one would believe her

anyway.

His face grew cold, disappointment clear in his eyes. “It doesn’t matter if you believe her or not. I do. That’s enough.”

A tense silence filled the room.

Micah grew anxious. Seeing that no one could get through to his uncle, he tugged at Carla’s sleeve, hoping she’d say something.

Carla shot her son a glare and snapped, “Even if your uncle doesn’t end up with Ivy, you’re not getting back together with her. Stop dreaming!”

“Mom…” Micah protested, discontent clear in his voice.

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Before he could say more, Jamison let out a dry laugh, speaking in front of the whole family. “Ivy would never go back to Micah. She’d rather stay single her whoh life than get back with him–so don’t worry, big sis.”

“Ivy wouldn’t give Micah another chance?” Carla’s anger almost turned to laughter. “She’s not even the same Miss Ivy she used to be. What makes her think she’s too good for my son?”

“Even if she’s cut ties with the Windsors, with her ability, her standards, and her vision, she’s still out of your son’s league.”

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