Chapter 183

Evelyn was loud, and Zachary, who was close by, had heard her. Frowning, he put down the skewers he was grilling and trotted toward Jessica. Evelyn was saying something to Jessica while pointing at her, forcing Jessica to stagger backward. Like a leaf in the wind, Jessica wobbled unsteadily with nothing to hold herself up. Blood drained from her face, and she fell backward, but a firm and warm body caught and pulled her into his embrace. "Jess!" Zachary stared at Jessica, who was in his arms. She was in panic, and her eyes were void of light, filled with horror and helplessness. The look in Zachary's eyes turned cold, and he cast Evelyn a glare. Startled by his sharp gaze, Evelyn grabbed Steven's arm. Jessica felt weak as a familiar smell drifted into her nostrils. Assured, she grabbed Zachary's shirt tightly. "Let's go home," she choked. "Okay." Without hesitation, Zachary scooped her into his arms and left. In a corner, Kenny stared at them, but Alexis told him to stay