Chapter 22

Hazel texted, "Your husband looks handsome. Does he treat you well?" Jessica wrote back, "He treats me pretty well." They chatted idly back and forth, and at some point, Jessica drifted off to sleep. Even when Zachary knocked on the door late at night, Jessica didn't stir. He stood by the bed and glanced at the messages Jessica had exchanged with Hazel. With a smile on his face, he set the phone aside and gently pulled the blanket over her. After washing up, he didn't lie down; instead, he went back to the study to work. After some time, Jessica was woken up by the sound of Zachary's typing. She groggily opened her eyes to see the study light still on. At the same time, she felt the urge to use the bathroom, so she slowly got up. To reach the bathroom, she had to pass through the walk-in closet and the study. As she passed the study, she saw Zachary frowning over some documents. He was dressed in a gray loungewear set, the top two buttons undone, revealing a faint glimpse of h