Now They Want My Forgiveness - Chapter 235: Chapter 235

Jordan didn't even look at Monroe. His eyes were locked on Anna. "Why don't you ask her, Monroe?"
But Monroe would never do that. His faith in Anna was absolute. "Listen to me, Mr. Erwin. I know there's history between Stella and Anna.
"But don't believe whatever Stella's been feeding you. The world she came from taught her how to be a fantastic liar. You'll regret falling for it when it's already too late."
Jordan smirked, his eyes back on Anna. Anna felt this sick shame, like he'd just called her out completely. She looked at Monroe nervously and said, "Monroe, let's just go. I tripped, that's all. I'm fine."
Monroe said, "Thank god I was here to see it this time. But what if I hadn't been? It's bad enough your sister is mean to you. Now her husband's doing it, too. Do you think there's no one willing to stand up for you?"
Then he glared hard at Jordan. "You know damn well how I've been coming after you lately. I suggest you apologize. Now. Or don't come crying to me when things get worse. Consider this your final warning."
Jordan sneered, "Thanks for the warning. But honestly, watching you stand there, so proud and clueless... I almost feel sorry for you."
Right then, Eleanor walked over. "What's going on here?"
Anna said sweetly, "Grandma."
Eleanor's expression made it clear she'd rather be anywhere else, but she couldn't ignore her completely. She gave Anna a barely-there nod.
Monroe recognized Eleanor and immediately put on a charming smile. "Mrs. Hayes, what a pleasure. I'm Monroe. I do apologize. If I'd had any idea I'd be meeting you, I would have come bearing gifts."
"Don't bother," Eleanor said coolly. Her eyes then shifted to Jordan. "You guys look like you're having some kind of issue. What happened, Jordan?"
Monroe's eyebrows shot up. Eleanor had asked Jordan first, not even glancing at Anna. Monroe shot Anna a confused look.
"It was nothing, Mrs. Hayes. We should get going," Jordan said, showing no intention of explaining himself.
To Monroe, Jordan's attitude was a confession—clear proof that he was guilty and afraid to admit it in front of Eleanor.
"Mrs. Hayes, please, just a moment of your time," Monroe said, stepping forward.
Eleanor turned to look at Monroe. Anna stayed quiet, but Monroe felt he had to stand up for her.
"Mrs. Hayes," Monroe began, "I know we've only just met, and it's not my place to say anything. But I can't stand by and watch Anna be treated this way. It breaks my heart. I have to tell you what happened."
He shot a smug glance at Jordan. He felt like he was doing the right thing and was sure he'd trash Jordan's image with Eleanor.
Monroe kept going, "Anna wasn't feeling well, so I brought her in for a checkup. We bumped into Mr. Erwin here. The moment he saw Anna, he shoved her to the ground just because of whatever grudge between Stella and Anna.
"Mrs. Hayes, you know how fragile Anna's health is. For Mr. Erwin to do that... Don't you think he crossed the line?"
Eleanor turned to Jordan. "Did you shove Anna?"
"Yes," Jordan said bluntly.
"Why?" Eleanor asked.
"She threw herself at me," Jordan stated flatly. "I'm keeping my distance from every woman who isn't Stella. I don't think I did anything wrong," Jordan said.
Monroe's face flushed with rage. "Mrs. Hayes, Anna is with me now. I know she's not head over heels for me yet, but there's no way she'd pull something like that. Anna is your granddaughter. You should stand up for her."
Eleanor looked over at Anna, who immediately lowered her head, looking uneasy. "Anna, I know exactly what you've been doing. Are you really gonna cut ties with your parents?" Eleanor asked, disappointment in her voice.