Chapter 44

Jessica was at a loss for words. "Take it," Zachary said, nudging it against her hand. His gaze was somewhat stern, much like he was lecturing a misbehaving child. "Or do you want me to hold it there for you?" "I'm not having any cramps," she replied, though she still reached out her gloved hand to take it. "Fine…" Jessica never really had cramps during her period. Thanks to all the tonics Hazel had her drink while growing up, she was used to heavy flow but barely any pain. Aside from a bit of bloating, she was usually fine and never had to use anything like heat patches before. That aside, where had Zachary learned about such a thing? She obediently peeled one open and stuck it on her lower abdomen beneath her two layers of clothing. Hazel lived in a nice courtyard house tucked inside Vogue Village. She had spent most of her life savings buying it. The yard alone was over 3000 square feet, and the entire place screamed serenity. Every year, her close friends would come by to vi