Chapter 28

"You did well, but if something like this happens again, remember to tell me. Don't act rashly." Zachary reached out and brushed a crumb from the corner of Jessica's lips. She then wondered if he meant that he would protect her if anything were to happen. Jessica froze in her seat, and the spot where he had touched felt like it was burning hot. Her heart thumped wildly, making her breath unsteady as her cheeks flushed red. All of a sudden, Zachary seemed unbelievably gentle, and Jessica's mind went blank. "I'll go shower first." He reached out and patted her head before leaving the table. He had just patted her head. Jessica stood there in a daze, her eyes following him until he disappeared into the room. Then, she let out a long breath and pinched her cheeks to make sure she wasn't dreaming. No one had ever told her before that she didn't need to be afraid as long as they were around. Yet, everything Zachary had said just now carried that meaning. As Jessica ate absentmindedly