Chapter 103: Missing 1
Richard glanced at the duo briefly, his lips curling into a knowing smirk. Fate had its own way of weaving people together.
Despite the years of been apart, they had unknownly married to each. "Without another word, he turned and gently clicked the door shut behind him.
He believes that after the discovery, they had a lot to talk about and staying back, he becomes a third wheel.
With Richard exiting the hall, silence settled between them. Davis stared at Jessica with an intensity that made her heartbeat falter for a moment.
He still couldn’t believe the extent to which she had gone to shield him, to protect him—even at the risk of her own life. Moved beyond words, he wheeled himself toward her, his fingers reaching for her hand with the utmost care, as though she might shatter under the slightest pressure.
"Does it still hurt?" His voice was thick with emotion, his gaze tender and searching.
Jessica glanced at their joined hands before meeting his eyes. "Not really," she replied softly. "The injuries aren’t much and will heal soon with proper medication. Besides, I’m still the one providing the treatment."
Davis swallowed hard, his throat tightening as he watched her. His Adam’s apple bobbed slightly, his emotions an overwhelming force within him.
Jessica found herself staring at him too, her mind drifting back to the terrifying moment of the attack.