Chapter 264

The first time Jessica met Charles, he'd been wearing flip-flops, a ragged tank top, and a pair of bermuda shorts. A straw hat was pulled low as he worked the fields with a hoe in his left hand. It wasn't hard to see why Joshua wasn't eager to go home and help out. "I'll head back first, Jess. He's getting tired," Annie whispered from beside her. Naturally, she was referring to the baby inside her. Her assistant, Tina Guerrine, happened to arrive right on cue. "Drive safe," Jessica replied. "Got it," Annie said. She then nodded politely at Charles, who smiled and reminded her to be careful on the road. Zachary and Joshua happened to finish their conversation just as Annie left. Their gazes then turned toward Jessica and Charles. "Mr. Smith, you're not here to catch Joshua, are you?" Jessica teased. Charles watched as Joshua walked over with a steady stride. Somehow, the carefree rascal whom Charles once knew seemed more mature and collected now. "Catch him? I couldn't even if