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

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

being rudely awakened from his sleep for no good reason. “D*mn it… It’s three in the morning over here, for goodness’ sake! You’re calling just because she’s blind? If she’s blind, don’t you know how to take her to

riddled with worry. “She’s

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

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

letting out a sigh. “I’ll

“Thank you.”

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

up immediately without uttering a

he received an address

the pilot who had flown him

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

her in his arms, he slept for a while before waking

and he caressed her face tenderly with the tips

and when he saw the housekeeper in the living room, he instructed the

The housekeeper nodded fearfully.

to Lopez Group, Wyatt sent Jacob a text, asking the latter to drop by

waiting for him for quite some time, approached him the moment he exited the

“Mr. Lopez, the collaboration we had already negotiated with two companies fell through. Both of them have signed an agreement with the same large corporation. Someone acted as a middleman between

our business deals?” Wyatt demanded with a frown,

some investigation and found that the

only one Ms.

assistant mentioned that name, Wyatt could guess

be that she

go and meet with Ms. Garland?”

two companies. Who cares if they don’t want to work with us anymore?” Wyatt

worried about whether it’ll be possible to restore Jessica’s eyesight, so I’ve no time to

murmured an

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 the latter

a private plane alone and returned alone as well. Make sure you handle this matter properly. Don’t let that woman find out,” Wyatt

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