Chapter 28: Can't have it both ways

Initially, the Bennet couple went to see Jessa to settle this matter like adults. However, her tactless and ruthless way of talking to a child quickly discouraged the couple. 

"You should also thank me! After all, I'm also doing this for your sake since I'm giving you a valid reason to send that child away. You should think of what Penny feels for having to share with the person who shamelessly stole the life she should have without remorse!"

Allison clasped her hands on her lap as she said, "Mrs. Cortez, with all due respect, we raised Nina for thirteen years. Although she is not our biological daughter, we loved her as our own."

"Then should I take Penny back!?" Jessa fumed. "I also raised Penny for thirteen years, and even though she's not my biological niece, I treated her as my own!" 

"Treat her as your own?" Allison's shoulders shook in anger. "How could you say you treated our daughter as your own when you've exploited her since she was young?!"