Chapter 45: Family Dinner 4
He glared at Jessica who pretended not to have noticed his gaze,
Vera didn’t expect Jessica to single her out like that. She was furious and she glared at her with rage.
Jessica ignored her gaze rather she grabbed Davis hand in hers and lightly caressed it for a while but didn’t stop
fiddling with it after that.
Her attention for the first tdrawn to how long his fingers are, his bones distinct and calluses on the tips of his
fingers. A clear fact that aside the fact he had laboured for the Allen for several years, he still had his fair share
of stories to tell.
Her actions helped him calm the tension on his shoulder and the anger brewing in his eyes dissipated.
She didn’t want him to give them the satisfaction they seek. She wouldn't allow him lose his temper over people
that did not matter, so she must distract his attention. She wouldn't let him experience another episode.
Davis gaze rested on her face taking in her calm confident features that cares little about the world collapsing at
her feet, he felt the impulse to kiss her but then he held back.
"You must be calm, okay", she leaned in to his ears and whispered. She might not have spent much twith
him but she is quite certain of his short temper.
Davis smiled lightly "Am not too bothered, you are doing great already by not fretting at their gaze", he
whispered.
Ethan sitting beside couldnt help but imagine how the two were able to have a close tactic understanding
among them.
The interactions between both of them left a bitter taste in the mouth of the family members —this is a blatant
flirting attitude without regards for the elders.
Vera looked at Davis who had a soft smile playing on his lips and felt her breathe hitch—This smile had always
been her dazzling sun but now mocks her, she is not resigned with this result.
Vera's hand on the armchair clenched as she glared at Jessica’s hand on Davis's. That was her position. Why do
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the next tthey will meet she would have gotten over him but then why is it this painful?
Jessica gazed at Vera not missing the changes on her cold face and a mischievous smile graced her lips "Sister-
in-law, If you are married to a man unfortunate to lose his legs will you abandon him?" She queried, her tone
light.
Jessica never wanted to get involved with her but she is beginning to feel uncomfortable at her blatant gaze on
Davis.
Several other family members that had arrived for the dinner glanced at Aaron and Vera. Their gazes mocking
them, it is no secret that Vera had abandoned Davis due to his disability.
The Allen family had really refreshed Jessica memory of the term shameless as they gloat over each other's
misfortune. She began to wonder where the family love that made Davis give his all for the Allen family and
group spring from or is he just soft hearted.
"Sister-in-law, | think it depends on the motive of the marriage", Pamela replied casting a furtive glance at Vera.
She had never liked this woman Vera who felt she has it all. Pamela’s mother nudged her lightly, she didn’t want
her getting involved in the schof the Allen family. Her life is already miserable and she didn’t want it getting
worst.
Vera smiled lightly at Jessica as she threw Pamela a threatening glare, she knew this is a trap but if she didn’t
answer how will she prove her worth.
"Sister-in-law, as a wife | will surely do my best to take care of my husband", she replied while she glared at
Aaron. "Who wants to take care of him?" she mused.
Aaron glanced at her, he is not in anyway convinced, he needed no one to tell him that if given an opportunity
Vera will prefer he died.
At the far end of the room, Desmond slowly placed his wine glass on the table, his eyes narrowing slightly, he
was glad he had stepped back . The atmosphere thickened, the invisible battle lines drawn with everyone of
them glaring at each other while battling with their own thoughts.
"Really?" Jessica asked looking in between Aaron and Vera, the tension not escaping her eyes.
"Of course, that is the right thing for any responsible woman to do", she answered.
Jessica nodded lightly as she leaned
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"Davis, it is not true, Jessica you might have mistaken", she stammered but no matter how she tried she found
herself making it messier. The smirk on Jessica's lips taunting her foolishness.
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Vera decided not to explain further, it makes no impact but she made a decision. Since Jessica doesn’t want to
play by the rules than she shouldn't blher for been ruthless.
Vera felt a cold piercing gaze, she did not need anyone to tell her who it belongs to but at the moment he isn’t
worth her time.
"Letsee what the kitchen is making, it’s taking long", she chimed casting a cold glance at Jessica who only
yawned lazily shutting her eyes.
Davis glanced at Jessica and chuckled at the grumbling...