Chapter 219

"What's your relationship with him?" Zachary demanded, hostility flashing in his eyes. He hated seeing Jessica with men who looked at her that way. "He's my senior," she explained. "He was also Mr. Rogers' student. After graduating abroad, he returned and studied under Mr. Rogers again." Zachary frowned. "I don't like you being too close to him." Jessica faltered. That was impossible. "Zach, he saved my life today. I can't just ignore him," she said. "Besides, he's helped me many times before. He's just one of my many friends. That's all." She'd been hoping that seeing Zachary would wash away her fear and humiliation of the day. But now, she found him utterly unreasonable. "Didn't you notice the way he looks at you?" he questioned. "That's not how friends look at each other. He likes you!" Zachary never thought he could say all that out loud in one go. Never had anyone had such power over his emotions. But with Jessica, all his restraint was useless. She broke through eve