Chapter 90: The future is waiting...

The morning started on a peaceful note. The sun rising earlier than usual a proof of it being happy to see the earth.

Davis, Jessica and Ethan were all dressed up, their suitcase well packed in readiness to leave the Allen family. Their stay in the Allen had been filled with so much memory —for Jessica, these memories are unforgettable.

Ethan pushed the suitcase out of their room. Jessica and Davis lagged behind taking the time to check the room to make sure nothing is been left behind.

They had taken the night time to clean up every mess that erupted from the attack because they had agreed to keep it low and not complain.

Slowly, Jessica wheeled Davis out of the room with Ethan walking in front while Jessica pushing Davis on the wheelchair followed behind.

As they stepped into the living room, they found Vera seated on the couch reading an entertainment magazine. Her expression cold and indifferent as she glanced lightly at her well manicured fingers before she looked up to the trio.

Her gaze resting on Jessica lightly for a while before she averted his gaze to Davis. "Davis, you are leaving?" She asked as she stood up and walked towards them in a measured steps. Stopping briefly beside Jessica.

Davis nodded lightly. He stretched his hand and held to Jessica’s hand "My wife is starting work today at the Allen group and it will be too bad for her to be late on the first day of work." He said nonchalantly.

Vera’s gaze clouded over, her eyes frosty as they landed on Jessica though she quickly masked it but it did not escape Jessica’s eyes.

"Sister-in-law, I hope you will wish me luck in my adventures in the Allen group, my husband had been hammering in my head the strict rule of the group." Jessica smirked.

eyes darkened. She took a slow, deliberate step forward, her gaze

lacked warmth. "I would never wish you anything but success in the prestigious Allen Group.

She had expected a veiled jab, and Vera didn’t disappoint. Tilting her head slightly, she met Vera’s gaze

have succeeded in changing it as I married

Other people will be annoyed at the comment which was the reason she mocked her but Jessica had twisted it. Vera really wants to open her head to see how her

husband says that at the Allen Group, only

as he continued holding the suitcase. It had never been a dull moment with his

another smile. She turned

murmured, "you’ve only just returned to the family. Do you really have to leave

indifferent, the softness in his eyes when he talked about Jessica

calmly. "And like I said, Jessica has work to do. I can’t have my wife be late on her first

squeezed his hand lightly,

forced out a light chuckle. "You’re quite the devoted husband," she remarked, her gaze flickering

voice was firm. "I take my responsibilities

hear. "It must be strange for you,"

wore threatened to crack. But she exhaled slowly and deeply, quickly regaining

you could do that, I am grateful to you" she said, her voice sweet yet her gaze icy. "After all, we’ve known each other for ten

the past and things of the past ought to remain in the past" he said

"And the future is waiting,"

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