Chapter 99: Reunion

Richard didn’t need to be told where the conversation was heading to. If he maintained his silence, he might s

oon find himself separating a fight

He cleared his throat shifting the conversation "Before you two get too carried away, let me give you a breakdown of yesterday’s incident."

His voice carried an edge of urgency, making Davis and Jessica immediately focus on him. He leaned forward, his expression turning serious. "I’ll be leaving soon, so you both need to be clear about the situation."

Davis stole a glance at his wife. Jessica, though visibly frail from blood loss and exhaustion, still held an air of resilience. He couldn’t help but shake his head at her stubbornness. "Please," he insisted, his tone firm yet laced with concern, "I think you have to send her to her room or at least the dining hall for breakfast. After that, we can talk."

"I think I am okay", Jessica resisted but they both wouldn’t give her such a chance.

Richard studied Jessica, then nodded. "You are right" He quickly helped her stand, ensuring she was steady on her feet before leading the way.

As they moved through the hallway, several maids curtsied in greeting. Some, however, paused mid-step, their eyes widening in shock and admiration at Davis despite being in a wheelchair.

Jessica caught their reactions and smirked. "You’re really a social flower, attracting all sorts of butterflies," she murmured under her breath, just loud enough for him to hear.

Davis smirked, leaning slightly toward her. "Don’t get angry, sweetheart. I am only yours—contractually or otherwise."

Jessica narrowed her eyes at him but chose not to respond, though the corner of her lips twitched slightly.

Upon arriving at the dining hall, they were met with a lavish table meticulously set to suit their individual tastes. The aroma of freshly prepared dishes filled the air, enticing their weary bodies to eat.

Jessica took her usual seat on the right side of the large mahogany table, while Richard settled across from her. Naturally, Davis took the seat beside her.

meal in a mutual understanding of silence with just the clinking sound of the

break that silence, a maid entered and bowed slightly before announcing, "Sir, a guest

a brow, trying to guess who it might be, when the dining

Bella stepped in.

known about

he never expected their relationship to be close enough that she would find her way here—this place they considered

subtly flickered to Jessica, who remained composed

scene before her. Davis, seated intimately close to Jessica, was calmly attending to her meal while Richard sat across from them. A notion formed

herself to remain composed, she stepped forward and greeted him with respectful

inclined his head

now?" she asked politely, her

not bothering to look up as he quietly placed more

between them. How did they get to know each other?

turned to Jessica, her curiosity evident, "what happened? Why did you

of her drink before replying,

Her sharp gaze locked onto Jessica’s face, refusing to let her avoid the

furtive glance at Davis before responding, "Sorry,

eyes darted between them, her expression growing more suspicious. The silent exchange between Jessica and Davis did

placed a set of

that moment, another figure entered through the side

Ethan.

of

proximity. She wasn’t expecting him here but what does she expect when

Ethan greeted casually, as if he hadn’t

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