Chapter 227

After lunch, Joshua made up an excuse and got out of work early. He'd brought a team of bodyguards with him because he'd thought that something serious had happened. Otherwise, he wouldn't have come here at all. After all, he still had a few days left until his official return. It was quiet in the car. The air was thick with awkward tension as Jessica and Zachary were left alone. They could only hear the low rumble of the car's engine. Zachary drove the car with one hand and freed up the other. He wanted to hold Jessica's hand when the time was right. However, Jessica was turned sideways, looking out the window. Both her hands were on her thighs. All Zachary could see of her was her back. He licked his lips, trying to think of a way to soothe Jessica. With the way she was now, it would be a very difficult task. At that moment, Mathilda's call came in. Zachary glanced at the name on the phone screen before turning his gaze to Jessica. She was clearly still mad at him. He answe