Chapter 290

The next morning, everyone got out of bed one by one and quietly gathered at the paddock for breakfast. Breakfast was a typical country meal—eggs, bacon, grits, and grilled tomatoes. It looked very appetizing, and Jessica went back for a second helping of grits. Just then, her cellphone rang with a call from Belinda, who was afraid to leave her room. Belinda asked, "Is that man gone?" If Greg was still on the ranch, she planned to jump over the fence and order a ride. If he were gone, she'd come up with another plan after coming out. Jessica laughed. It was just as Greg had expected. Belinda was hiding from him. "He left last night, but he wants me to inform you that he's not going to force you if you don't like it. You can raise your terms, and he'll agree to all of it." "Are you sure that's what he said?" "You can ask him for yourself." Jessica chuckled. "Come out for breakfast." Belinda hung up, tapped open Greg's contact in her phone, and removed his number from the block