Chapter 344

Zachary turned around, but Jessica pressed her hands on his shoulders, preventing him from doing so. "Why are you crying?" he asked, not knowing what to do, even though his heart ached. His injury wasn't severe. Moreover, he had faced more serious situations during his time in the military. He simply didn't want Jessica to see him like this, as he didn't want to worry her, let alone make her sad. He had kept this part of him hidden very well the entire time. However, when he carried her home that day, she happened to touch his wound, causing him to let out a dull groan. Although it was subtle, Jessica noticed the slight frown on his face and the faint smell of medicated ointment on his shoulders. Over the past few days, he hadn't been overly intimate with her. Even his kisses were brief. That was uncharacteristic of him. He was not someone who would let go of such opportunities once he got his hands on them. Since when has he ever been so abstinent? At a glance, Jessica sense