My Secret Billionaire Husband
Chapter 1352 - 1978: What’s Going on with Your Stepmother?

Chapter 1352: Chapter 1978: What’s Going on with Your Stepmother?

"I don’t know if you’ll have time to come back and attend his banquet."

Joanna wasn’t surprised by Jeremy’s decision to return to the Heath family.

He had mentioned it to her before.

Now, her only concern was Jeremy’s situation in the future.

Lady Delilah would definitely not let it go easily.

Fortunately, Ashton Heath and Madam Heath would support Jeremy, which made her feel a bit relieved.

Speaking of the issue of Jeremy rejoining the Heath family and holding a banquet, Joanna thought of Madam White’s suggestion for the two families to meet. Joanna discussed it with Ashton.

Ashton didn’t have any objections to the idea.

"If you return to the White family, the White family and the Heath family will indeed become in-laws. Both families should come together for dinner and get to know each other. I’ll talk to Grandma first, then you can set a time, and our two families can meet," Ashton suggested.

With that, the two reached a decision.

Joanna and Ashton continued chatting for more than an hour before ending the video call.

Ashton was too busy to visit Frankfurt like before.

He told Joanna that he would be occupied for about half a month.

During this time, he wouldn’t be able to visit her in Frankfurt.

For the first time, the couple would truly be separated.

Joanna initially thought she wasn’t the kind of woman who couldn’t stand short periods of separation.

But as she lay alone on the large bed, she found herself getting used to it and starting to miss Ashton’s embrace.

*

The next day, the film shooting continued as usual.

During a break in filming, Nina approached Joanna with a bottle of water and an odd expression.

"Joanna, you’re trending on the hot search on Blog again," Nina handed her the water, hesitant and in a low voice, "Is the woman who came to the film crew yesterday your stepmother? I just saw an interview where she badmouthed you."

Right after Nina finished speaking, Joanna’s phone rang.

Seeing it was Linda, Joanna answered immediately without asking Nina about the hot search content.

"What’s up with your stepmother?" Linda asked directly after the call connected, "She’s accusing you of being cruel and ruthless to your own sister and even driving your father to the hospital in her interview. Public opinion is on her side now. Many people believe her and criticize you for being unfilial."

"Wasn’t your stepmother fine with you before? Why did she suddenly come out to accuse you?"

Upon hearing this, Joanna’s brow furrowed.

She remembered the things Rose Liall had told her yesterday.

"Joanna, other issues might not be that serious. But if people think you’re unfilial and treat your family poorly, it will be a big deal. I know your stepmother must be talking nonsense and trying to harm you on purpose, but netizens don’t know that," Linda warned her anxiously.

"You should clarify this matter as soon as possible."

Linda didn’t chat long with Joanna and hung up soon after.

Nina, who was beside her, asked anxiously, "It was Linda who called, right? She must’ve been calling about that issue too. Joanna, your stepmother is truly disgusting. You wouldn’t believe how she slandered you in the interview."

"And she was crying and sobbing throughout, I never thought an outsider like her could be such a great actress."