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?

matter how much he thought about it, he couldn’t find

distance away, first serving the purpose of a guard and a silent

to have Ethan investigate this man. The Santiagos might refuse public photos, but they wouldn’t deny a direct inquiry from

thought had just clicked into place. "Hubby... don’t feel offended. That was

as he glanced towards the door. "The man

twin brother?" he asked, his tone

rubbing her

have really messed up a

to invite Julian over to the house after I have confirmed

he shouldn’t have left; maybe if I go

warning, she stood. "Let’s go outside. I think I need to speak to him." She

lead. At least now

situation that might instinctively

him in a banquet unexpectedly when the various parties involved haven’t

He shrugged subtly.

calm conversation but then no harm in seeing

Lady Matilda stood alone with Donald,

Santiagos’ bloodline on him?" she asked, her

slowly. "I feel he’s the male version of my

instantly, his grip

a polite smile. "Grandma,

turned, her gaze softening as she stepped closer. With a gentle motion, she tucked a loose strand of hair from

you feeling better now?" she asked. When she noticed them

she had assumed it

Jessica nodded faintly.

almost in relief. "That

came from those nearby. "He just left," Matilda added. "He said his flight was in an

keeping her tone neutral but probing. She needed to know exactly how

at the summit has to be

eyes flickered in recognition. So that explained his

Jessica and Davis to hear.

glance with

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

reached for his phone and dialed a secure