Chapter 209

Jessica tugged at the corner of her lips and walked in. "What took you so long?" Zachary wanted to ask if something had held her up or if something had happened. However, before he could pop the question, she responded apathetically, "Ginger called several times. You should call her back later." Right after saying that, she handed him his phone. "Jess." He tried to hold her hand, but she subtly dodged it. Mathilda heard Jessica's voice and let go of Zachary. When she lifted her teary eyes and noticed who was in front of him, she was startled. Then, she cast an apologetic look at Jessica. "I'm sorry… I…" Mathilda shifted slightly to the side and hissed when she tugged on her wound. "Be careful." Zachary frowned at her, though he didn't reach out to help. Mathilda bit her lower lip, clutching the sheets with both hands. With her head lowered, tears trickled down her cheeks like broken strings of pearls, darkening the fabric. "You guys can head home now. I've had anesthesia an