Chapter 119

Silence fell in the hall. Jessica peered out from underneath Zachary's coat. Scattered on the floor were also several particularly eye-catching black, laced, strap nightdresses… Zachary lowered his head to look at Jessica. "Did she pick on you?" he asked. "No, everything was still fine when I left." He gritted his teeth and carried Jessica to the bathroom, where he bathed her. Her legs were weak, and her head was throbbing, so she had no choice but to clench her teeth and allow Zachary to clean her. She dozed off right after she got into bed. … When Jessica woke up, Zachary was no longer by her side. As usual, a glass of lemon-infused water sat on her bedside table. Despite her heavy head, she put her slippers on and walked to the living room. The living room had been cleaned up, and all the clothing had been categorized and put aside. Regardless, Jessica wasn't bothered. She returned to the room soon after to get changed. Zachary disallowed her from sticking her