Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 374: Julian’s arrival 2

As they arrived at the main hall, Davis guided Jessica to one of the round banquet tables near the side, pulling out a chair for her. Before she could settle, a neatly dressed maid approached with a polite bow.

"Miss, your room has been cleaned according to the instructions."

"Thank you," Davis answered for her, though his eyes never left Jessica’s face. There was a crease in his brow. "Baby, what’s wrong?"

Without waiting for her answer, he reached for a bottled water on the table, unscrewed the cap, poured it into a disposable cup, and held it out to her.

Jessica accepted the cup gratefully, drinking a few quick gulps before drawing in a long, steadying breath. She closed her eyes, her lashes trembling slightly, as if willing her body to behave.

When she opened them again, her pulse was easing. "Nothing in particular... just that pregnancy is troublesome," she said with a tired smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes.

Davis leaned in slightly, searching her face. "What happened?"

"My heart only skipped a beat, and the next moment, I was gasping for oxygen. Isn’t that ridiculous?" she murmured, half complaint, half confusion.

Inside, her thoughts were anything but calm.

How will I lose my composure at a moment like that?

How had I felt shocked seeing Julian at the scene?

Shouldn’t that be a natural occurrence since possibly I am the only one aware of his ties to the Santiagos’?

It seems even Grandma isn’t aware of his identity; otherwise, she wouldn’t have been so serious and formal as she stood waiting for him.

She absently tapped her cheek in thought, while beside her, Davis stood silently, brow furrowed with his gaze still on her.

The series of events left him confused about what exactly was going on.

No matter how he tried to piece it together, nothing fit, his mind riddled with questions.

Who was that young man?

Why does he have such a disastrous effect on her?

Is there any connection or business dealing that I am not aware of?

much he thought about it,

some distance away, first serving the purpose of a guard and a silent observer while leaving

to have Ethan investigate this man. The Santiagos might refuse public photos, but they wouldn’t

Davis, as if a thought had just clicked into place. "Hubby...

slightly as he glanced towards the door. "The man you were telling me

twin brother?" he asked, his tone tinged with

a curt nod, rubbing her

have really messed

opportunity come by? I guess I have to invite Julian over

if I go out now...it can

she stood. "Let’s go outside. I think I need to speak

to lead. At least now her strange reaction

analyzed the possible situation that might instinctively trigger

now seeing him in a banquet unexpectedly when the

He shrugged subtly.

setting for a calm conversation but then no harm in seeing who the young

as Lady Matilda stood alone with Donald, speaking in a low,

Santiagos’ bloodline on

"I feel he’s the male version of my niece,

instantly, his grip steady though his brow tightened

forced a polite

gaze softening as she stepped closer. With a gentle

now?" she asked. When she noticed them going back

assumed it was nothing

Jessica nodded faintly.

in relief. "That was

left," Matilda added. "He

neutral but probing. She needed to know

Matilda repeated. "The opening speech at the summit has to be given by

eyes flickered in recognition. So

a gift for you," Matilda continued, her voice low only meant for Jessica and Davis to hear. "A kind gesture, since

faintly, and she exchanged a brief glance with Davis.

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the airport, Julian sat in the back seat, his laptop balanced on his knees, fingers moving quickly

his phone