Chapter 44: Family Dinner 3

The butler pushed open the heavy double doors to make way for their entry into the mansion and with a slow swish sound it glided open and the warmth of the chandeliers and the hushed voices welcomed them.

After Davis was discharged from the hospital Elder Allen ensured he invited the renovation team to renovate the building creating a path for Davis wheelchair to pass through so that he can have an easy access anytime he returns to the family.

With a slow calculated step, Jessica pushed him forward with Ethan following closely behind clutching her handbag tightly.

As the trio stepped into the living room, the chattering and laughter that has paused momentarily resumed in hushed whispers, their glances filtering to Davis who sat on the wheelchair, his outfit dazzling despite not standing his aura remained intimidating.

This is different from what they had heard and expected.

Jessica paused briefly in her step, their gaze scanning through the living room taking note of the expressions donning the faces of the people inside —guilt, mockery, contempt, pity, cold, distant, arrogant but one thing she is sure of no one actually cared.

The sight of them made her stomach churn with dismay. Davis has been counted out of the family. He is now an unwelcomed guest into their beautiful world.

She felt their coldness permeating to every part of her body but now is not the time to take note of these emotions. She felt Davis hand clenched lightly on the armrest of the wheelchair.

She promised herself to settle this account with everyone of them that had taken a part in his pain.

She bent down lightly to Davis ear "Are you okay?" She asked in a whisper.

had failed and betrayed him but that familiar voice, that scent brought warmth to him, he is certain of one thing—he is not

eyes stung as her gaze fell on Davis

her and be comfortable with another woman who

intensity. Jessica felt the intense unfriendly gaze emanating from her even from the distance,

pushing the wheelchair to the left wing of the room that has more

in his wheelchair and Ethan took his seat Davis making him seated at the middle of

Brown, I think I made the right choice seeing you have really gotten into your role properly."

time he must pick his battle wisely like a wise man he is and deal with her the hard way, let her enjoy her freedom for now, he

Allen I think there is an omission in my title... and I think someone of

washed off his face, as low and muffled

head-on challenging him to dare as both engaged in

knowing how petty he is, he is certain he will sought his revenge but

you are right but in regards to that role he mentioned his right." He smirked as he glanced at

her hair

let go of her husband hand due to a single mishap?" her voice

changed. It is quite clear she is throwing her question to Vera and

Vera then at Davis and back at Jessica. The silent battle between

back and watch the show" he mumbled under

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