They Want Me Back When It's Too Late (Jessica and Brian) novel Chapter 143

Chapter 143

Lessica’s already foul mood plummeted even further at his wards.

“I don’t need it.” Jessica’s brows knitted tightly together. Brian was pushing his luck way i lar

She only ate the food he brought because he was being such a pain, and she didn’t want to waste both their time arguing about it.

If her recent civility toward Jacob had given Brian any illusions about where they stood, well, sorry, but that was her mistake for being too soft.

“Mom, I’m not eating anymore. I’ll order takeout when I get to the office, so don’t worry about me.” Jessica kopt her temper in check as she spoke to Stella, then headed straight for the door.

Brian stood up and followed her. He’d only come early to drive her to work because he was worried about her.

He had no idea why Jessica had suddenly turned on him like this, as if something had triggered her.

“Jessi, let’s talk about this properly.” Brian caught up and grabbed Jessica’s arm. “I’m just offering to drive you to and from work, I’m concerned about

Brian had no idea what he’d done to upset her this time. He figured Jessica was getting more emotional lately, probably because of the pregnancy hormones.

“I don’t need your help!” Jessica yanked her hand away without even looking at him and got into her cas

Before Brian could say another word, she hit the gas a

and drove out of the villa gates,

Stella followed Jessica to the door, worry etched on her face. She couldn’t figure out why Jessica had suddenly gotten so upset. After all, Jessica was someone she had raised personally, and the girl had always been level–headed and rarely emotional,

Brian was completely helpless when it came to Jessica. All he could do was follow behind in his car

Jessica gripped the steering wheel as the traffic during the morning rush crawled along in fits and starts. Her car lurched forward, stopped, then moved again.

Maybe it was because she hadn’t eaten breakfast, but her stomach was churning and her head felt foggy. She felt like she was getting carsick.

“BEEP BEEP!”

The sudden blare of a hom from behind made Jessica snap back to reality.

The traffic light had turned green, and all the cars in front of Jessica had already moved through the intersection. Her car was still sitting there, blocking traffic.

Brian anxiously weaved through traffic, trying to get closer to Jessica’s car.

“Jessica, pull over up ahead and get in my car!” Brian shouted from one car behind.

Jessica had been feeling awful, but hearing Brian’s voice made her pull herself together. She focused intently on the road ahead, and when the light tumed green again, she pressed the gas pedal and stopped blocking traffic.

Brian continued following her through the stop–and–go traffic all the way to the Grant Group building His face grew darker with each passing minute. He had no idea what Jessica was being so stubborn about

Instead of heading into the company, Jessica crossed the street to the convenience store opposite. She grabbed a hot latte and a couple of corndogs from the warmer.

When Brian followed her over and saw her buying what he considered “junk food,” his face darkened. She hadn’t touched the breakfast the housekeeper

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