The atmosphere was now relaxed because of Jean's suggestion. After Barton and Zoe left, Mandy hurriedly asked, "Jean, what should we do now? You are going to have a paternity test next Monday. Now we really are going to get caught."

After babbling for a long time, Mandy finally noticed that there was no trace of nervousness on Jean's face. She frowned slightly and asked, "Jean, are you listening to me?"

"Mom, don't be so nervous. Since I suggested it to him, I'll find a way," Jean said to her confidently.

"But how? What can we do? Mondy is just around the corner. You don't look like you're in a hurry. What are you planning to do?" Mandy asked nervously.

"Don't worry. I will handle it," Jean answered while smiling at her.

Without telling Mandy her plan, Jean we

an.

"Hey, where did this stupid young girl come from?" Jean exclaimed mockingly. "Julia, you don't have the guts to face me, so you get a stupid little girl to defend you instead? How pathetic! I'm telling you now if you don't explain it clearly to me today, I won't let you go."

All the while, Julia was getting annoyed by Jean's pestering. She frowned at her and said, "And how would I explain it to you? No matter what I say, you think I'm lying to you. Why don't you tell me what you want me to do to make you feel better? If you aren't satisfied, I'll ask Terence to come here. Let's ask him instead."

"Terence is on your side now. It's pointless," Jean sneered.

"So what do you want me to do?" At this point, Julia had grown quite tired of arguing. "Just say it."