Chapter 195: Findings and suggestions...
The day had been overwhelmingly stressful for Davis. He hadn’t just met with his security team, but also gathered in-depth reports and critical intelligence from his most trusted aides which he had kept at bay because he lost his leg.
Though, he never thought he would made met them in a wheelchair but after the visit, he was relieved and happy. He discovered his sitting on the wheelchair never stopped him from anything.
Each conversation and report pointing back to the layers of the storm brewing around him. Though, he was gradually picking up the scattered pieces of his life, he was not reckless. Every step he took was cautious. The betrayal and hidden dangers from within his family had taught him to tread carefully—never to trust blindly again and never to let his guard down despite the responsibilities.
That evening as they returned back to their room, Jessica noticed the fatigue etched across Davis’s face.
Without needing to be asked, she guided him through a short but effective therapy session—focusing on his tense shoulders and aching legs.
Once done, she helped him into the bathroom to freshen up. The water seemed to wash away some of his burdens as he felt himself rejuvenated. Soon after, they settled down to enjoy a quiet, warm dinner in their room just the two of them.
Jessica cleared the table after the meal, swiftly arranging the plates and utensils before returning to the room.
She intended to change into something more comfortable for the night, but just as she passed by, Davis reached out and gently pulled her to him. Caught by surprise, her hand flailed in the air as if to grasp something—but there was nothing. Yet, she didn’t fall. His strong arms steadied her, positioning her softly on his lap.
Her hands rested on his shoulders for balance while his hands wrapped firmly around her waist, keeping her close. Slowly, he lowered his head and pressed soft, feather-light kisses against her lips. His touch trailed from her lips to her jawline, then down to her neck and shoulder. Her breath hitched, coming in a quick gasps as his touch seems to kindle her nerves lighting them with flames only him can extinguish. Though his day had been long and exhausting, he realized just how much he’d missed her presence.
Despite the exhaustion he felt from his long day, Davis had missed her deeply. Most days, Jessica would go out while Davis remained indoors, waiting for her return.
Sometimes they went out together, mostly her functions and always came back side by side. But today had been different. He had been away—without her. And the distance had only deepened his longing.