They Want Me Back When It's Too Late (Jessica and Brian) novel Chapter 94

Chapter 94

As soon as the words left Jacob’s mouth, the huge dining room went dead silent. Jessica stiffened, a mix of emotions Bickering in her eyes as

Once upon a time, he’d been the center of her world. When she’d thought about having a second baby with Brian, she’d worried about how he’d feel

But….

Memories flashed through her mind. Jessica couldn’t shake the fear that this news might hurt Jacob. Still, she hadn’t meant to keep it from him.

“Who told you that?” she asked, wondering, ‘Brian?”

Jessica’s brows knitted together. She wondered if Brian had spilled the beans on purpose, using it as a way to pressure her

“learned from Dad and Sylvie that you’ve been feeling really sick in the mornings,” Jacob said, looking confused.

His eyes lit up as he studied Jessica’s stomach, “Mom, does that mean I’m getting a little brother or sister?”

Surprisingly, he didn’t seem upset about the news. Jessica felt a wave of relict. Even though she’d decided to walk away from Brian and Jacob, she didn’t want Jacob to be heartbroken because of her.

“Jake, dig into this meatloaf. You helped me make it, remember?” Stella shot a worried glance at Jessica and Jacob, then placed a slice of meatloafon Jacob’s plate.

“Mom, look! I helped make this. It’s awesome!” Like any kid, Jacob forgot all about his question once distracted. He proudly showed off the meatloaf, beaming at Jessica

When she gave him a rare smile, he got even more excited, eagerly serving everyone at the table a slice.

After dinner, Stella played with Jacob in the living room for half an hour. She was planning to ask May to prepare a room so Jacob could stay overnight. But Jessica had already called Brian, telling him to come and pick up Jacob

Knowing Brian was probably lurking nearby, Jessica walked Jacob to the front steps. The car pulled up the second she let go of his hand.

“Jessi, can we please talk?” Brian climbed out of the driver’s seat, but Jessica spun on her heel without a word. His voice stopped her.

“Nothing left to say.” Her tone was ice–cold.

Brian’s expression darkened. He thought, ‘Has she really shut me out that completely?”

“Dad” Jacob squeezed his father’s hand, sensing the tension.

Brian looked down at his son, then they both watched Jessica’s back disappear inside.

urned into her as she walked away–she could feel it prickling between her shoulder blades. But she kept moving. There was no going back

Their stares burned i

now

Not since Brian had taken Madeline’s side one too many times, and Jacob kept saying Madeline was nicer than her.

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Stella put her foot down, forcing Jessica to leave work on time for days straight. The moment she stepped into Grant Manor, Jacob came running.

“Mom! You’re home! Let me massage your shoulders.” He rushed to fetch water and sliced fruit, hovering around her like a puppy

Jacob had cracked the code to getting her attention. When he missed his grandparents? Off to Grant Manor. Farned a gold star at school? Time to show Grandma and Grandpa. He’d even turned a mosquito bite into an excuse to rush over and title.

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And Brian? He’d conveniently “stopped by to pick up Jacob Just in time for dinner twice already.