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.”

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

saying anything, he tucked her hand back

can’t see. I need a doctor

sake! You’re calling just because she’s blind? If she’s blind, don’t

up and down next to the window, riddled with worry. “She’s

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

who can come to Norwal City tomorrow. I’m willing to agree

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

“Thank you.”

you really have feelings for her, don’t waste any more time. If you lose her, you can continue living your life without her. If she’s handicapped, you’ll suffer for the rest of your

up immediately without uttering a single

few minutes later, he received

flown him

he returned to the bedroom, Jessica was already curled up in bed, fast asleep. Outside the window, the sky was starting to

he slept for a while before waking up less than

still sound asleep with her brows furrowed, and he caressed her face tenderly with the tips of his fingers. Then, he climbed out of bed gingerly, washed up, and changed

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

The housekeeper nodded fearfully.

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

for quite

negotiated with two companies fell through. Both of them have signed an

interfere in our business deals?” Wyatt demanded with a

investigation

one

soon as the assistant mentioned that name,

my company can only be that she thinks I hurt Jessica and wants

and meet with Ms.

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

to restore Jessica’s

murmured an

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

as well. Make sure you handle this matter properly.

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