Chapter 207

Zachary and Jessica had just finished talking and were about to drive off to spend some time alone when his phone rang. Per the caller ID, "Moore" was calling him. Jessica took a look at it and averted her gaze. Zachary answered the call and put it on speaker. "Mr. Jones…" Mathilda choked out. "Ms. Moore," Zachary responded apathetically. "I'm sorry. I don't mean to bother you, but I—" She groaned in pain. "Ms. Moore?" Zachary sounded anxious, and his grip tightened slightly on the steering wheel. Jessica tensed up as well. What was going on? "My leg's injured. C-Could you come get me? I already called the ambulance, but…" Her words dissolved into muffled groans. Without the slightest hesitation, Zachary started the engine and made a sharp U-turn. "I called emergency services, but they might… take a while to get here," she managed to say through clenched teeth. "Be quiet. I'm on my way!" he said calmly. Jessica, who was in the passenger seat, felt uneasy. The timing couldn