He glared at Jessica who pretended not to have noticed his gaze,
Vera didn’t expect Jessica to single her out like that. She was furious and she glared at her with rage.
Jessica ignored her gaze rather she grabbed Davis hand in hers and lightly caressed it for a while but didn’t stop fiddling with it after that.
Her attention for the first time drawn to how long his fingers are, his bones distinct and calluses on the tips of his fingers. A clear fact that aside the fact he had laboured for the Allen for several years, he still had his fair share of stories to tell.
Her actions helped him calm the tension on his shoulder and the anger brewing in his eyes dissipated.
She didn’t want him to give them the satisfaction they seek. She wouldn’t allow him lose his temper over people that did not matter, so she must distract his attention. She wouldn’t let him experience another episode.
Davis gaze rested on her face taking in her calm confident features that cares little about the world collapsing at her feet, he felt the impulse to kiss her but then he held back.
"You must be calm, okay", she leaned in to his ears and whispered. She might not have spent much time with him but she is quite certain of his short temper.
Davis smiled lightly "Am not too bothered, you are doing great already by not fretting at their gaze", he whispered.
Ethan sitting beside couldn’t help but imagine how the two were able to have a close tactic understanding among them.
The interactions between both of them left a bitter taste in the mouth of the family members —this is a blatant flirting attitude without regards for the elders.
Vera looked at Davis who had a soft smile playing on his lips and felt her breathe hitch—This smile had always been her dazzling sun but now mocks her, she is not resigned with this result.
Vera’s hand on the armchair clenched as she glared at Jessica’s hand on Davis’s. That was her position. Why do she have to be beside him? Why should he let her touch him? No, She can’t really let go, she had thought that the next time they will meet she would have gotten over him but then why is it this painful?
Jessica gazed at Vera not missing the changes on her cold face and a mischievous smile graced her lips "Sister-in-law, If you are married to a man unfortunate to lose his legs will you abandon him?" She queried, her tone light.
Jessica never wanted to get involved with her but she is beginning to feel uncomfortable at her blatant gaze on Davis.
Several other family members that had arrived for the dinner glanced at Aaron and Vera. Their gazes mocking them, it is no secret that Vera had abandoned Davis due to his disability.
The Allen family had really refreshed Jessica memory of the term shameless as they gloat over each other’s misfortune. She began to wonder where the family love that made Davis give his all for the Allen family and group spring from or is he just soft hearted.
"Sister-in-law, I think it depends on the motive of the marriage", Pamela replied casting a furtive glance at Vera.
She had never liked this woman Vera who felt she has it all. Pamela’s mother nudged her lightly, she didn’t want her getting involved in the scheme of the Allen family. Her life is already miserable and she didn’t want it getting worst.
Vera smiled lightly at Jessica as she threw Pamela a threatening glare, she knew this is a trap but if she didn’t answer how will she prove her worth.
"Sister-in-law, as a wife I will surely do my best to take care of my husband", she replied while she glared at Aaron. "Who wants to take care of him?" she mused.
Aaron glanced at her, he is not in anyway convinced, he needed no one to tell him that if given an opportunity Vera will prefer he died.
At the far end of the room, Desmond slowly placed his wine glass on the table, his eyes narrowing slightly, he was glad he had stepped back . The atmosphere thickened, the invisible battle lines drawn with everyone of them glaring at each other while battling with their own thoughts.
"Really?" Jessica asked looking in between Aaron and Vera, the tension not escaping her eyes.
"Of course, that is the right thing for any responsible woman to do", she answered.
Jessica nodded lightly as she leaned back slightly on the couch, still clutching Davis hand tightly "Then, it is also responsible not to stare at another woman’s husband." She muttered in a quiet tone as though mumbling to herself but it was clear to everyone in the sitting room.
Vera quickly averted her gaze but it was already late as the family had noted the scene severally but none wanted to comment. Vera was flustered, she didn’t expect this girl not to play by the rules.
"Davis, it is not true, Jessica you might have mistaken", she stammered but no matter how she tried she found herself making it messier. The smirk on Jessica’s lips taunting her foolishness.
Aaron’s expression turned colder, he is not unaware of Vera’s gaze on Davis. Her gaze had rested on him from the time Jessica wheeled him in and he needed not anyone to tell him that she is not happy that she is not the one beside him.
Vera decided not to explain further, it makes no impact but she made a decision. Since Jessica doesn’t want to play by the rules than she shouldn’t blame her for been ruthless.
Vera felt a cold piercing gaze, she did not need anyone to tell her who it belongs to but at the moment he isn’t worth her time.
"Let me see what the kitchen is making, it’s taking long", she chimed casting a cold glance at Jessica who only yawned lazily shutting her eyes.
Davis glanced at Jessica and chuckled at the grumbling...