Chapter 41

When Jessica and Zachary got back to the hotel, it was already 10:30 pm. Jessica showered first. When she was done, she climbed into bed and lay down. By the time Zachary emerged from the shower, she was already fast asleep. Compared to the first day, Jessica seemed a little different. That night, she had shifted to the center of the bed, while her usually clenched hands were surprisingly relaxed. He sat at the edge of the bed and quietly studied the perfect curve of her profile. Reaching out, he gently touched her forehead to check her temperature. Zachary didn't go to sleep. Instead, he remained on the bed, quietly watching her. Jessica was curled up slightly, hugging a pillow to her chest. Her golden curls spilled across the soft ivory pillow like a porcelain doll. There were only two pillows on the bed—one beneath her head and the other tucked in her arms. A chuckle slipped from Zachary. He could have watched her like this for hours, but the moment was cut short by a sudden v