Chapter 75
Jessica’s hand was trapped in his grip; she couldn’t respond, forced to accept his ridiculous chanty
Her face remained expressionless!
Timothy remembered once passing through a department store and, on a whim, spotting a home, her eyes had shimmered with light, like stars.
a pair o
of pearl earrings that seemed perfect for her. When he brought them
He leaned in close, his voice husky. Didn’t you love it when I gave you presents? This is a special ring–it plays music. I had it made just for you”
Seven years They’d been mamed for seven years
With his sharp mind and keen perception, there was no way he didn’t know she loved him
He was skilled at toying with her feelings!
He know how to say the cruelest things to hurt her
He’d done the harshest things–almost destroyed he
And then, as if nothing ever happened, he’d act like everything was fine
He’d slap her with one hand, and offer her a sweet with the other
He made her feel like she was nothing to him–cheap, disposable
Suddenly, Timothy released her hand. As Jessica tried to get up, he pulled her back, wrapping his arms tightly around her waist and pressing his face to her chest Don’t move. Let me stay like this for a while I’m exhausted. I haven’t slept in thirty–six hours.”
Jessica didn’t pity him for his exhaustion, she just felt suffocated by his iron grip and couldn’t break free
He fell silent, and the room grew quiet
After a while, she heard his breathing become slow and steady!
She frowned
Had Timothy really fallen asleep so quickly?
Not daring to move, she kept still for what felt like five minutes before she tried to shift, inching her body away.
“Don’t go. Let me hold you just a bit longer
Jessica froze, not daring to move. She looked down–his eyes were el
were closed. She couldn’t tell if he was talking in his sleep or if he’d se
sensed her trying to get up..
Maybe he wasn’t really asleep yet
Resigned, Jessica let him rest his face against her.”
Maybe he really was tired. Sitting like that, he drifted off.
Strangely, Jessica dozed off too, arms somehow winding around Timothy’s neck without her noticing
When she opened her eyes again, she was back in the room she and Timothy had shared as husband and wife.
She glanced at the clock on the wall–it was already two in the afternoon!
She’d slept so deeply
She had no idea how she’d gotten back here
Was her illness getting worse?
And today was Ines’s exhibition in Riverside City
It was already two. The gallery would close at five
Annoyed. Jessica scrambled out of bed and hurried to get ready!
She noticed the ring on her finger and slipped it off
The thing had a built–in speaker–it couldn’t get wet
Besides, she didn’t want it anymore
She left the ring on her vanity
After washing up and getting dressed, Jessica stepped out of her room, only to find the same two bodyguards from last time blocking her way Timothy!!
He was locking her in the house again
Just then, Timothy’s voice came from somewhere unseen
“Be good and stay home. Make sure dinner’s ready. We’ll have guests tonight
Jessica looked around, searching for the source
Above the front door, just under the caves, a security camera had been installed. Timothy’s voice was coming through the speaker
She let out a helpless laugh and retreated into the house!!
Mabel, the housekeeper, saw her and hesitated to speak)
Last night, Mr Lawrence had carried Jessica home. This morning, he’d brought in bodyguards and had cameras installed. It was obvious something serious was going on between the two of them!!
Jessica had barely settled onto the sofa in the living room when her phone buzzed–a message from an unfamiliar number
But as soon as she read it, she knew it was Timothy
