The Understated Dragon Lord

Chapter 899 Mother-in-Law

Daniel's refusal prompted Jessica to make a decision, but he remained resolute, shaking his head. "I'm not doing it!"

"I said you have to! You don't get a choice! If you dare refuse, watch out for my punishment!"

"I don't want to live with Brittany; I want to live with you! If I'm going to stay in the dorm, it's not out of the question, but you must move in too. We can share a room!"

"There's no way I'm sharing a room with you!"

Jessica paused, considering, "As for moving into the dorm, it's not entirely off the table. After all, it's a three-bedroom apartment; I could visit occasionally."

While Jessica generally trusted Daniel and Brittany's interactions, the thought of having her husband share a space with another woman made her uncomfortable. It felt somewhat like her most treasured toy being played with by another girl.

Suddenly, the office door swung open with a loud bang.

Daniel had closed the door but hadn't locked it, so if someone barged in unceremoniously, it could be opened easily.

Walking in was a woman in a high-slit dress, strutting in high heels-none other than Avery, Jessica's mother.

entered, she spotted her daughter sitting on Daniel's lap, with

intimate scene made Avery avert

doing in broad daylight in the office? Get a

Avery continued, "Are you two done yet? I'm about to turn around. This

"We're done!"

chimed in cheerfully. "Mom, we're all good now!

hearing it phrased that way felt humiliating, making it

angry, Jessica couldn't hold

she extended her hand and pinched his thigh

"Ow!"

in his breath,

relieve the sting, but a quick glare from Jessica

turned back to

saw

boss's chair wit

him her