Chapter 147

"You can trust me. I'll hang out with you again as long as you get your health checked out and start feeling better," Jessica said. "I'll hold you to it!" Richard responded. "I'm a woman of my word!" Jessica saw Richard into the car, gave Xenia a few quick reminders, and watched them leave. "Oh, Ms. Lockman." A revolting voice called out to her from behind, sending a shiver down her spine. She turned and saw a drunken man. Jessica recognized him. It was one of the men who constantly hung out with Derrick. She knew that he was a rich young man. He partied hard and lived extravagantly. However, she couldn't be bothered to respond to him. Turning to the side, she walked away. "Hey, don't go!" he cried out, darting forward and standing in her way. "Mr. Gaines, are we close at all?" Jessica remarked. "Ms. Lockman, you can't lump all men together just because you were with a jackass." "You're right. You spent a lot of time around that jackass. Don't you find that funny?" Jessic