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?

it,

a guard and a silent observer while leaving

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

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

eyes narrowed slightly as he glanced towards the door.

his

a curt nod, rubbing her

have really messed up a

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

maybe if I go out now...it can

to speak to him." She took Davis’s hand, pulling him gently toward

her to lead. At least now her

the possible situation that might

conclusive matter on the identity, and now seeing him in a

He shrugged subtly.

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

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

Santiagos’ bloodline on him?" she asked, her voice

nodded slowly. "I feel he’s the male version of my niece, Jessica. The resemblance is

faltered slightly. Davis caught her instantly, his grip steady though his brow

forced a polite smile. "Grandma, what

turned, her gaze softening as she stepped closer. With a gentle motion, she tucked

noticed them going back into the

assumed it was nothing serious, perhaps just dizziness

Jessica nodded faintly.

almost in

"He just left," Matilda added. "He said his flight was in an hour because

She needed to know exactly how much Matilda knew and how much Julian

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

So

brought a gift for you," Matilda continued, her voice low only meant for Jessica and Davis to hear. "A kind gesture, since he wouldn’t be here to see you. He gave it to me to pass

and she exchanged a brief glance with Davis. Relief quietly

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laptop balanced on his knees, fingers moving quickly across the keyboard as he handled urgent

reached for his phone and