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.

silence with

a maid entered and bowed slightly before

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

Bella stepped in.

He had long known about Bella’s connection with

close enough that she would find her way here—this place

subtly flickered to Jessica, who remained

the other hand, paused for a split second as her gaze took in the scene before her. Davis, seated intimately close to Jessica, was calmly attending to her meal while Richard sat across

remain composed, she stepped forward and greeted him with respectful familiarity.

his head

are you doing now?" she asked politely,

doing great," he replied nonchalantly, not bothering to look up as he quietly placed more food onto

gaze flickered between them. How did they get

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

took a sip of her drink before replying, "Let’s just say... sister hasn’t exercised

gaze locked onto Jessica’s face, refusing to let her avoid the question. How can not

sighed, casting a furtive glance at Davis before

suspicious. The silent exchange between Jessica and Davis

maid approached and placed a set of cutlery before

that moment, another figure entered through the

Ethan.

one of the maids, before taking a seat

trembled slightly at the sudden proximity. She wasn’t expecting him here but what

he

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