Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 199: A trip

Jessica quickly finished packing the last of their luggage. She stood up and stretched lightly, rolling her shoulders with a sigh of relief.

She looked around the room one last time, her eyes scanning for anything she might have forgotten. The soft rustling of fabric was the only sound that filled the quiet space.

Davis had told her the trip would only last a week, so she didn’t see the need to carry too much. After all, they could easily buy anything essential once they arrived at their destination.

With the whirlwind of recent events, Jessica viewed this business trip as a much-needed escape—a chance to breathe and perhaps find clarity amidst the chaos.

Jessica had finally decided to treat this business trip like a short vacation. It had been a long time since she traveled out of the country, and she knew she needed a break. A real one.

While she zipped up the final bag, Davis wheeled himself outside to take a phone call from one of his subordinates. Jessica quietly walked over to the nightstand and picked up her phone.

There was a message from the Santiagos she had been avoiding. Davis believed it was better not to ignore them but rather go long with them, which he believes will be more beneficial and stress free.

She typed a short, polite reply: "Let’s schedule the dinner for next two weeks when I am back. I’m on a business trip."

Just as she was about to set her phone down, another notification buzzed. Several photo attachments from Linda attached to message appeared on her screen. Jessica’s brows furrowed as she opened them, and a cold smile formed on her lips.

"Desmond is really impatient," she murmured.

She hadn’t expected him to move this fast. Or this foolishly. He had acted without thinking—a sign of desperation.

Jessica sighed, she had to act quickly to stop him from bringing harm. "I need to find a way to warn Alfred," she whispered to herself. "He must take the right steps to protect the Elder until I return."

Whatever Desmond’s intentions were, she would not allow harm to come to the Elder—not a single strand of his hair. She had to protect him at all cost. He has a lot to offer her —especially about her mother Nora and is very important to Davis as a grandfather.

While lost in thought, her phone dinged again. "When do we negotiate the acquisition of the Brown Group accordingly?" — Anders Group.

Jessica sighed. It seemed all her business matters wanted her attention now that she had finally decided to take a break. She didn’t even think too hard about it. She adjusted the meeting to a later date and sent a brief message to Richard: "Clear my schedules for the next few weeks."

She exhaled deeply. "Maybe Davis is right. I do need a break. To save my health."

She sat on the couch and began handling the remaining urgent messages. One to Linda—asking her to pass on her suspicion about Desmond’s motives to Alfred.

of her own people were currently

of a car

"Ready?" he asked.

finished packing. Planning to take a

and smiled. "Then let’s make a quick bath for two. We

minutes, Jessica had drawn a warm bath, and they both enjoyed a few moments of quiet

out of the walk-in closet, carrying a sleek leather carry-on. She was dressed in a simple yet elegant travel outfit—a cream blouse tucked into tailored

sat by the entrance, dressed in a navy-blue cashmere sweater and dark jeans. His tablet was in hand

he said, his

"Thank

"Yes, ma’am. Doctor’s

stepped in just then, ready to carry the luggage down. Jessica double-checked everything before giving the go-ahead. Davis watched quietly, his eyes tracing her every

he asked as

have gotten as much as we shall need but if there is any missing we

at her and smiled. "It may not be necessary. Most of the business should be

lightly "no need to bother

last look around before

than usual, the temperature having

of the entrance. The trunk stood open, ready to receive their luggage. Two bodyguards

had gathered to see them off. Some gave small bows, others soft smiles—all

had returned with Davis earlier, stepped toward them with

the

shrugged.

pulled her into a brief hug. "Be careful. Don’t overdo anything. And don’t let Davis stress you

She chuckled and nodded.

turned to Davis. "Take care of

Davis replied

bodyguards loaded the luggage efficiently into the trunk. The

this afternoon," Richard informed them. "Should be a smooth drive to the

"Thanks," Jessica replied.