Chapter 77

"Anyway, have you seen my necklace?" Jessica asked, touching her bare collarbone. It was a gift from Richard, and she couldn't afford to lose it. "Top drawer on the nightstand," Zachary replied. "Okay." She nodded quickly and rushed upstairs to change. She didn't want to be around him for another second. When she pulled the top nightstand drawer open, she slammed it shut in a panic at the next second. A rush of heat flooded up to her neck, flushing her cheeks crimson. Her whole body felt like it was on fire, even in the middle of winter. When did he even buy such a thing? He had clearly been prepared this whole time, so why did he still shut her out? Jessica's cheeks burned. Even scarfing down hot chili peppers wouldn't feel this intense. She swallowed hard, and still a bit shaken, slowly opened the drawer again. The pearl necklace and earrings sat neatly inside a small box, but next to it was another box. Curious, she opened it and found a tulip-shaped brooch inside. It cau