Chapter 1737: Not on my watch
Back at Mama...
Jessa stood by the entrance, arms crossed, chin raised, and one brow arched as she watched the Davises’ car speed away from the property.
"Now my mood’s sour," she muttered, glaring at Charles. "Tch. Charles Bennet, what were you thinking? Why’d you bring those two pieces of work here?"
She marched back to the table where Charles, Allison, and Nina sat. Charles barely spared her a glance before turning to Nina.
"I’m sorry, Nina," he said. "I didn’t expect you’d be here today. I only brought them so the elders could talk."
Nina shook her head with a gentle smile. "Don’t apologize, Dad. If anything, thank you—for trying, for my sake."
"Nina’s right, Charles," Allison added with a nod. "I think it’s for the best she was here."
"I agree! Why were you planning to ambush me and your wife like that?" Jessa asked sassily, dropping into her seat. "It’s a good thing Nina was here. Otherwise, that’s not what they’d be hearing from me!"
Allison chuckled weakly at Jessa’s still-fuming expression. Then again, she couldn’t really blame her—Jessa had every reason to hate the Davis couple. Even Allison was still upset with them. But...
"Jessa, it seemed like they were trying," Allison said gently. "For whatever reason, I just hope their actions come from the heart."
"Hmph."
Nina smiled and reached over to hold Charles’ hand. "Thank you, Dad."