Chapter 176

"What did you do to her?" Ginger shot Zachary a glare. "It's the middle of winter, and you went and froze her half to death?" she grumbled. Jessica couldn't help but giggle. Zachary could only admit defeat. "Alright, alright. It's my fault." Was Ginger his mom or hers? He had barely set foot in his own home, and Ginger wasn't even pretending to care for him. Ginger tilted her chin toward the far side of the lawn, where a few people were sitting around the fire pit. "Your dad and grandpa are waiting for you over there. I'm taking her with me. Once the skewers are ready, we'll join you." Zachary frowned, clearly displeased. He had finally gotten some time off—time that he wanted to spend alone with his wife. Yet, his mother was now whisking her away? Jessica secretly reached for his hand and gave it a little shake. "I want grilled mushrooms and eggplants," she whispered. His fingers tightened around hers as he nodded reluctantly. Jessica leaned close and quickly added, "Love