Chapter 228

"Darling," Zachary called out as he unbuckled himself and leaned closer to the passenger seat. Jessica turned sideways in frustration and looked into Zachary's deep, unfathomable eyes. She asked, "Do you know why I'm upset with you?" "We've talked this through. Besides, I told you I can handle it," he responded, reaching out and brushing her face with his fingers. Jessica sighed. It seemed that was the limit of Zachary's emotional intelligence. If he were half as empathetic as he was talented in business, she wouldn't have been this upset. "Handle it?" Jessica asked as she frowned and grew even more frustrated. Zachary's expression was dark as he explained, "You know that's not what I meant." Seeing him try so hard to soothe her, his hands cupping her face, she couldn't help but soften a little. Jessica didn't expect Zachary to dote on her in the first place, and she didn't have hopes for their relationship to develop in a meaningful way. For some reason, however, the hear