Chapter 1657

Jack's mind began to spin with restless thoughts, worrying if Phoebe would leave him and never speak to him again. Then, footsteps echoed. He turned, only to see Wilhelmina walking out hand-in-hand with Phoebe, chatting and laughing happily as though nothing had happened. Jack froze, eyes wide in disbelief. He thought his eyes were playing tricks on him. He rubbed his eyes hard, making sure he was looking at this correctly. Wilhelmina really was holding Phoebe's hand. What in the world was going on? The moment Phoebe caught sight of him, she glared at him and turned her face away, refusing to say a single word to him. Clearly, she was still mad at him. However, Phoebe's reaction oddly gave him a sliver of relief. Anger meant that she still cared, that she hadn't abandoned him completely. Yet, doubt gnawed at him. He had no idea how Wilhelmina managed to patch things up with Phoebe and even grow closer to her in the span of a single conversation. Jack didn't dare ask about it on