Chapter 233

After two days and nights at the countryside villa, everyone eventually went back to the city. The Joneses wasted no time in getting back to their posts at work. During the drive back, Jessica's eyes never left Zachary. "Just spit it out. Don't hold it in," he said when he noticed her looking at him. "You mentioned that our wedding will be on Independence Day. Is it true?" Jessica asked quietly. "I wanted to tell you about it on your birthday, but I couldn't find the time. How do you feel about it?" Zachary asked, gulping nervously. Feeling uneasy, he tapped the steering wheel without thinking. He was worried that Jessica might not agree to it. Jessica had an emotional scar when it came to relationships. She probably chose to marry Zachary in secret because she was worried that they might not be a good match for each other. Thus, if they had to get a divorce, no one would have to find out about the botched wedding. Normally, Zachary was okay with prioritizing her feelings. N