Growing even more terrified, Jessica explained in a panic, “H-He didn’t touch me. All he did was steady me when I nearly fell that time. The only person I’ve slept with is you. I’m not dirty.”

It made Wyatt’s heart ache to see her like that. “I know. I’m not saying that in a disdainful way. What I mean is you’ve been sweating and need to take a bath.”

After hearing that, she finally loosened her grip.

Nonetheless, her body was still tense as she leaned back inside the bathtub.

He was very patient as he helped her wash up, occasionally sliding his fingers over the gentle swell of her belly. The knowledge that inside her belly was his child warmed the cockles of his heart.

When she sat up and turned her back toward him, he saw several scars running across her back.

It was as though someone had whipped her until she bled and her wounds left untreated for some time, thus leaving behind those marks.

The scars were shocking to behold, and rage rose within Wyatt at the sight of them. Lightly brushing his fingers over them, he asked Jessica, “Why are there injuries on your back? Who hit you?”

She shook her head and answered softly, “It’s nothing. I accidentally fell.”

“Would a fall cause welts? Do you think I’m blind?” he responded with a dry laugh.

Jessica was silent.

Seeing that she lowered her head and was reluctant to tell him the truth, he did not press further, fearing he would lose his temper and startle her.

After the bath, he wrapped a bathrobe around her and carried her out.

The moment her body touched the bed, she fumbled to sit up and untie the bathrobe.

Wyatt’s eyebrows twitched in annoyance.

Ever since she got back, everything she does keeps pushing my buttons. I hate seeing her so timid and lacking self-assurance!

Tamping down his anger, he helped her change into her nightgown. Then, he tucked her under the covers. “Go to sleep.”

She blinked, a little confused. “Aren’t you sleeping?”

“No.”

around in the air before finally clutching his hand. In a cautious tone, she said, “Then, can

tucked her hand back under the

Jeremy’s number immediately. “Jessie can’t see. I need a doctor to come over and check on her, and I want it

here, for goodness’ sake! You’re calling just because she’s blind?

“She’s pregnant, so looking for a doctor at

it either. Who would want to get

you. I need a doctor who can come to Norwal City tomorrow. I’m willing to agree to anything the person wants,”

a sigh. “I’ll give you an address later.

“Thank you.”

more time. If you lose her, you can continue living your life without her. If she’s handicapped, you’ll suffer

hung up immediately without uttering a

few minutes later, he received

him to Yartran and asked the latter to

to the bedroom, Jessica was already curled up in bed, fast asleep. Outside the window, the sky was starting to light up with the first rays of

his arms, he slept for a

him. She was still sound asleep with her brows furrowed, and he caressed her face tenderly with the tips of his fingers. Then, he

he saw the housekeeper in the living room,

The housekeeper nodded fearfully.

a text, asking the

been waiting for him for quite some

companies fell through. Both of them have signed an agreement with the same large corporation. Someone acted as a middleman

in our business deals?” Wyatt demanded with a frown, feeling

investigation and

only one Ms. Garland

soon as the assistant mentioned that name, Wyatt could guess

can only be that she thinks

go and meet with Ms. Garland?”

cares if they don’t want

possible to restore Jessica’s eyesight, so I’ve no time

assistant murmured an

he followed Wyatt to his office and reported on the progress of some work matters. He placed

and returned alone as well. Make sure you handle this matter properly. Don’t let that woman find

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