Clearly, Anthony invited Maria tonight because of Jessica, which only indicated that she was different from the other Wilsons.

Who exactly was she? Why was she special to Anthony?

Maria could see there was no excitement on Jessica's part from the way she looked at her. Jessica seemed distant.

"You're a Jenkins?" Jessica's voice was even icier than her eyes when she asked.

“The Jenkins family from Sheffield,“ Anthony answered for Maria, nodding.

Jessica grunted.

“The Jenkins family is not a name that is familiar to me in Sheffield." Jessica did not believe that the Jenkins family's fame could be secured just by Bill's petty family business.

Maria was not irritated by Jessica's behavior.

She had a high IQ and a kind heart.

It was clear that Jessica's animosity was directed not at her, but rather the Jenkins family.

Had Bill offended Jessica before?

“Your Grandpa is really impossible. Does he really have to do this? Does his grandson's happiness mean nothing to him?"

Jessica paid Maria no attention as she whispered to herself.

“Bill Jenkins? Julie Smith? Damn it!"

When Maria heard these two names from Jessica, she knew she was right about this.

Jessica knew the Jenkins family, and there must even be some bad blood. However, Maria didn't show any signs of frustration.

Anthony also said nothing and simply stared at Maria.

“Lie down!" Jessica demanded out of the blue.

Maria was stunned. She doubted if Jessica was really addressing her.

“Should I repeat myself? Lie down!" Jessica said, while pointing to the Large couch in the Living room.