Chapter 149: Unexpected twist
Jessica observed both of them silently, her heart heavy as she watched the weight of the news settle in. "Dad, you can sit down first to calm your emotions," she said softly.
She had been preparing herself for this moment for days, thinking about how to live with this truth. Seeing them both so emotional was expected, but there was an even greater challenge ahead... Bella.
Jessica’s mind raced. She is terrified and worried about how Bella would react to this shock.
For years, she had prayed and hoped to find her family after she recovered from the accident, though she had no recollection of what they looked like.
The accident had changed so much about her—physically, mentally and emotionally—that she often wondered if Bella had even noticed. But now, she would have to face that reality. How could she even begin to explain this to Bella?
It felt like a mirage that her sworn sister and best friend whom she had saved, trained, and protected turns out to be her sister-in-law. Fate really has a way of playing tricks on people.
Then, the man she called her godfather now becomes her grandfather while she in turns switches her position to granddaughter in-law. "Quite ridiculous", she muttered under her breath.
Taking a deep breath, Jessica stood up slowly and walked to the kitchenette. She retrieved a glass of warm water and handed it to Elliot, who took it with a trembling hand. Without a word, he drank the water down in a few quick gulps, his body still tense with shock.
Jessica quietly returned the empty glass to the counter before turning back to Davis. She repeated the same gesture for him, her hands careful as she handed him the glass. Davis took a sip before handing it back, his gaze distant, but still focused. She placed the glass on the nightstand, her hands lingering for a moment before she walked over to him.