Chapter 36

Then, without saying a single word, Zachary resumed his meal. Hit with the unwanted awkwardness, Jessica had no choice but to look down and eat her food. She felt that he could have at least thanked her for the compliment. Now, both of them were embarrassed! … At exactly 10:30 am, Blake loaded the luggage into the trunk while Zachary and Jessica slid into the back seat. Their first stop was to pick up Joshua, and then they headed straight to the airport. As soon as they stepped out of the car, they ran into Eric and Susan, who called out in unison, "Mr. Jones!" Zachary nodded, after which Susan stepped forward and took his luggage. "Hello, Mr. Jakerman," Jessica greeted Eric. With that, the group entered the terminal together. Zachary and Joshua were up front, deep in discussion, with Susan following behind them. In the meantime, Jessica and Eric brought up the rear. "You came with Mr. Jones?" he cautiously asked. "Yeah. We're carpooling," she replied, her smile faint. He loo