Chapter 97: Friends from the past
"Davis, I’m okay. You don’t have to blame yourself." Her voice was steady, reassuring. Davis inhaled deeply, his expression dense. "You shouldn’t have done that alone."
Jessica’s smile softened. "I wasn’t alone. I had you with me, even if not physically. Aren’t we chatting through the ear piece?"
His throat tightened at the question, he sighed. He can never win against her.
With meticulous care he quickly poured her a glass of water which she took a quick sip from moisturing her parched throat.
While they chatted about the incident, a knock came at the door, breaking the moment. Davis didn’t let go of her hand, and Jessica didn’t pull hers away either.
Their fingers remained intertwined, the warmth between them speaking louder than any words at that moment.
Richard entered the room, and a knowing smile plastered his lips as he took in the sight of Jessica and Davis intertwined hands.
Jessica coughed lightly, shifting in slight embarrassment, but she knew there was no avoiding this.
Richard had always been the one managing things in her absence especially since she got married to Davis. He has been the one taking orders on her behalf after consultation while she will do her best to make them ready for delivery.
Also, her itinerary has been cleared off during this time with the reason she is on leave. After ensuring she was safely brought back last night, he had left to handle other pressing matters. And had returned few minutes ago.
"Richard, I think it’s time for you to officially meet my husband, though I planned you pay a visit but it’s unfortunate.. So I owe you one" Jessica announced, glancing between the two men.