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.”

the air before finally clutching his hand. In a cautious tone, she said, “Then, can you let them

anything, he tucked her hand back under the

can’t see. I need a

morning over here, for goodness’ sake! You’re calling

next to the window, riddled with worry. “She’s pregnant, so looking

friends can’t do it either. Who would want to get involved in

can come to Norwal City tomorrow. I’m willing to agree to anything the person wants,” Wyatt replied,

was quiet for a long time before letting out a sigh. “I’ll give you an address later. Send someone

“Thank you.”

her, you can continue living your life without her. If she’s handicapped, you’ll suffer for the rest of your life,” Jeremy said before ending the

Wyatt hung up immediately without uttering a single

minutes later, he received an

the pilot who had flown him to Yartran and asked

up in bed, fast asleep. Outside the window, the sky was starting to light up with the

for a while

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

in the living room, he instructed the

The housekeeper nodded fearfully.

text, asking the latter to

waiting for him for quite some

we had already negotiated with two companies fell through. Both of

to interfere in our business deals?” Wyatt

some investigation and found that the middleman was

was only one Ms.

that name, Wyatt

only be

meet with

only two companies. Who cares if they don’t want

whether it’ll be possible to restore Jessica’s eyesight,

murmured an

he followed Wyatt to his office and reported on the progress of some work matters. He placed some documents on Wyatt’s desk and was about to leave when

well. Make sure you handle this matter properly. Don’t let that woman

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