Chapter 26

Just like that, Jessica wandered the mall with Ginger for about three hours. Ginger offered, "Have you eaten? Why don't you come to my house for dinner?" The two of them sat on a bench, sipping coffee to rest, each holding bags in both hands. Jessica shook her head. "No need, Ms. Lloyd. I have to hurry back. I have some other matters to attend to." She suddenly remembered that Zachary had said that they would eat dinner at home. It was already late. She didn't know if he would wait for her or if he had already eaten alone. "Alright then. I've got things to do, too. Let's meet up another time!" Ginger said. "Sure, Ms. Lloyd." Jessica wrapped her arm around Ginger affectionately. The two of them parted in a hurry. Once she got into her car, Jessica unlocked her phone and saw that "Honey" had called and even sent her messages. "When are you coming back?" Jessica was startled as she quickly called him. "Sorry, I ran into an old acquaintance at the mall and chatted for a bit." Za