Chapter 144: Unexpected encounter
Two days later...
Jessica woke up earlier than usual. With everything happening in her life now—pain, confusion, and trauma—she needed a way to clear her mind and release some stress.
A good workout in the gym was exactly what she believed will do the magic. And since Elliot was still staying at the mansion, she figured it was a perfect chance to enjoy a friendly but competitive morning duel with him.
Even though Elliot was older, Jessica never underestimated his skills. He was full of surprises, and their mock duels always pushed her to the limit. The same was true for Elliot, he never let his guard down when facing Jessica despite the fact he was the one that trained her.
The duel was intense, with sweat dripping from both their foreheads, laughter echoing in the gym, and the occasional playful jabs at each other.
By the time it ended, Jessica was exhausted but refreshed. Davis, who had been quietly watching from the side, rolled forward and handed her a clean towel he had prepared in advance. In his other hand, he held out a bottle of water.
"Thanks," Jessica said breathlessly, taking the water and drinking it with deep gulps. The cool liquid soothed her dry throat.
Once she caught her breath, they left the gym together. Elliot heading off in another direction to his room. while Jessica and Davis returned to theirs.
Jessica entered her bathroom for a quick shower to avoid her body getting sticky from the sweat. The cold water cascading down her body helped her relax even further, but her mind remained restless.
As she got dressed and sat at her dressing table, her thoughts ran wild. There were so many questions, so much she didn’t understand and couldn’t decipher, then the heavy feeling in her chest that wouldn’t go away.
The situation with Bella was complicated, and a sense of fear kept tugging at her heart. The truth she was trying to uncover could either bring peace or create more chaos. She didn’t know what to expect.