Chapter 232

Zachary tilted his head ever so slightly, as though asking what was wrong. The moment Jessica met his gaze, she hurriedly turned away to avoid him. Last night, when Zachary had pinched her jaw to force her eyes open, she saw the ruthlessness in his own gaze. She didn't dare to see it again. In a matter of seconds, the corner of her eyes turned red. Jessica casually raised her teacup and took another sip. She stole a glance at him out of the corner of her eyes, but he was still staring at her, almost as if he had caught sight of a long-awaited prey. As expected, Zachary approached her after washing his hands. He patted her on the shoulder before plopping down next to her. Draping his arm on the back of her chair, he grabbed her teacup and sipped from it. Jessica flinched at his touch and didn't dare to look at him. When he drank from her teacup, it embarrassed her even more. "When are you going back to work, Zach?" Calvin asked at this moment. "In a few more days," Zachary r