Jessamyn noticed Jerrick's eyes glowing with a murderous intent and the aura turned cold with the dark vibe of death.
She understood what he might have planned. He was not someone who would put trust in the legal system to try and bring her justice. He would avenge her in the way he might think she deserved.
"Do not touch her, please… It will amplify the scandal," she said.
Even if he suppressed the scandal, her mother-in-law's death in a horrible way would still spark rumors. She was already considered a jinx for being born on the most inauspicious day in the kingdom.
Jerrick looked at her with his eyebrows furrowed. He didn't see any expression on her face which was odd. He wanted to ask her if she wanted to still spare the mother of the man she loved, but he held his tongue.
She appeared calm in a situation where she couldn't be calm. Something was terribly wrong with her. He knew she needed comfort and he was willing to offer her.
