Having perceived the hint of uncharacteristic earnestness and poise in Hawley's seemingly nonchalant response, Jessica felt a faint pang of mixed feelings.
She was a married woman, and she was very satisfied with her marriage to Christian, so Hawley was doing himself no service by keeping doing so much for her.
However, when it came to this kind of things, there was nothing that could be done, especially when she was an interested party in this matter. Those closely involved cannot see as clearly as those outside. She could only hope that Hawley would come to his senses someday...
*
Jessica was deep in thought when suddenly a rumble of engine came through the car window...
She swiveled her head aside to see a sports car rapidly closing in on Hawley's car from behind, emanating a brooding air.
Hawley frowned slightly. Having realized that something was amiss, he pressed down hard on the gas pedal, rotated the steering wheel sharply with a fluent movement and quickly left that car
