He walked stealthily towards them in long strides, holding his suit jacket in his hand. Jessica couldn't take her eyes off him; he had a very intriguing aura about him. Why did he ask Kelvin to hold on? Did he want to join them? Jessica thought.As soon as he got to them, he stretched out his hand and demanded the car keys from Kelvin."I'll drive; I have somewhere I need to be right now." Kelvin looked at his boss in shock. He wanted to argue, but the menacing look Justin shot him left him no chance to do so. He immediately handed the keys to him. His mind was filled with so many thoughts at once.What if Justin had a panic attack on the way? What would happen then? He couldn't risk his boss getting into an accident. It was his life's mission to protect Justin, and he wouldn't fail at his job.Kelvin looked over at Jessica, "Can you drive, Ms. Jessica?" She was surprised. "Yes, why?""Nothing really, I just wanted to know."Kelvin knew that asking her that wasn't enough. There was no
Jessica immediately recognized the voice of the person on the other side of the call. It was Kelvin, Justin's assistant."Kelvin!" she called out as she glanced at Justin, who was still on the floor."You need to call 911 now!" Jessica's voice was filled with panic."Calm down, Ms. Jessica. Just tell me where you are," Kelvin tried to get her to reveal her location.As soon as Justin drove out of the house with Jessica by his side, Kelvin rushed into the house and took the keys to the black Mercedes Benz. He knew he had to follow Justin from behind just in case something happened on the way.He feared that Justin might have one of his panic attacks. He drove two cars behind them. He had been right behind them until two other cars managed to overtake him, keeping him two cars behind.He suddenly noticed that the car wasn't moving as it should. That was his cue that something was wrong. Before he could catch up with them, the car had suddenly disappeared into the bush. He followed after
Jessica glanced at him, recalling her own experience. When she was in the hospital and had called him about the contract, he initially didn't answer since he didn't recognize the caller. However, her persistent calls eventually made him cave in, much like the situation now.With a sigh, she leaned back in her seat and rested her head.The caller was Justin's business associate, and he had used a new number to contact Justin. He was the person Justin was going to meet discreetly before his panic attack episode began."Hey, it's Alfred. Sorry for calling from a different number; I left my phone at home. Thankfully, I had your business card with me and found your number there. Are you still coming? I've been waiting for over an hour."Alfred was the man who had been keeping Justin informed about his father's company ever since Justin's return. He was one of the very few who knew Justin was alive and well. Justin was supposed to meet him at a private lounge to discuss important matters rel
Jessica left the ICU and made her way directly to the doctor's office, a place she was already familiar with. Earlier, she had been in his office to process the down payment for her mother's surgery. Her intention was to inquire about her mother's current location, as she was puzzled by her absence from the ICU. When she arrived at the doctor's office, she noticed a nurse emerging from the room, closing the door behind her.Approaching the doctor's office with the intention of knocking, Jessica was intercepted by the nurse who instinctively stepped in her path. Wearing a surprised expression, the nurse addressed her, "I'm sorry, ma'am, but you can't enter the doctor's office without an appointment."Jessica met the nurse's gaze, pondering her next course of action.She acknowledged her mistake with a brief, "My bad." Her gaze shifted from the door to the nurse, and she explained her situation, "I don't have an appointment with the doctor, but I have a question about a patient who was
Jessica was taken aback by the unexpected news that he was coming to pick her up. She couldn't help but wonder about his reasons for doing so. Her immediate concern was the need to retrieve her bag from the hospital where she had received treatment.In an attempt to delay their meeting, she asked, "Could we perhaps reschedule for later in the day? I have a few errands to take care of right now." Jessica hoped for a positive response from Kelvin. However, instead of granting her request, he replied, "I apologize, Ms. Jessica, but I am merely following Mr. Justin's instructions." Jessica sighed in frustration, her hand coming to rest on her forehead as she contemplated this unexpected turn of events.She felt compelled to accept the situation, knowing that she had willingly embraced this new life just the day before. It was a fundamental part of the contract she had entered into – to make herself available whenever Justin required her presence. As a married woman, she recognized her du
Jessica blinked in astonishment. Had Justin really just pointed to a photo booth and asked her to go with him? She had to double-check, "What did you say?"Justin, rather than repeating himself, cast a glance in her direction, gently took her hand, and guided her toward the photo booth. This simple gesture sent a wave of unexpected sensations surging through Jessica, causing her heart to skip a beat. She was perplexed by her own feelings, thinking, "What's happening to me? I shouldn't be experiencing these emotions, especially for someone who hardly acknowledges my presence."The photographer greeted them with a warm smile as they approached. Justin and Jessica positioned themselves side by side, standing in front of the white curtain for their wedding photo. However, their demeanor suggested they were more like two individuals compelled to pose together rather than a couple. The photographer, observing this, stepped away from her camera stand and approached them.With a cheerful grin
Kelvin's grip on the steering tightened as he swallowed hard. He knew just how much to provoke his boss. If he went any further right now, it would be game over for him. Everything he had said to Jessica was a lie. Well, they weren't entirely false, but Justin hadn't really been involved the way he had portrayed.In fact, Kelvin was the one Justin had sent to make the call to the hospital and settle Jessica's debt. While doing so, he found out everything that had happened. The only thing Justin did was tell him they'd get the bag first before picking Jessica up when he reported back.Jessica looked at Justin. She knew he must be embarrassed by the revelation Kelvin just made. She would have been if she were exposed in such a manner. She smiled and instinctively placed a hand on his leg, saying, "Thank you." His gaze left Kelvin and fell on her.He wanted to tell her the truth, let her know that Kelvin had just lied, but seeing the smile spread across her face, he swallowed his words. S
Jessica gently caressed her mother's face, tenderly planting a loving kiss on her cheek. A warm smile graced Rebecca's lips as she looked at her daughter, grateful for the affection. With curiosity in her voice, she asked, "How long has it been since I was asleep?" Jessica held her mother's hand in a gentle embrace, planting a soft kiss on it. In that moment, a profound sense of relief washed over her. She was no longer alone; her mother, her unwavering pillar of support, had returned."It's been two days, Mum, two long days! You really frightened me. You know I can't imagine life without you. Please promise me you won't ever do that again," Jessica scolded her mother, though every word was imbued with deep love, and Rebecca could feel the genuine concern in her daughter's words.Rebecca fought back the tears that welled up in her eyes, her grip on her daughter's hand tightening. She whispered with heartfelt regret, "I am so sorry for all the pain I caused you..." Her attempt to shift