They Want Me Back When It's Too Late (Jessica and Brian) novel Chapter 158

Chapter 158

Chapter 158

Suddenly, she felt a wave of relief wash over her, as if all her negative emotions had been swept away.

Wesley suddenly said with unmistakable pride, “Pretty girl, isn’t she?”

Jessica paused for a second before realizing he was talking about the ragdoll cat in his arms.

She found it oddly amusing, especially with that proud, almost smug tone in his voice. “Tres is beautiful,” Jessica said, scratching under the cat’s chin. Tres responded with a contented purring sound. Even her purring had a soothing quality to it.

Jessica felt increasingly calm, and her earlier urge to make an excuse and leave had completely vanished.

Wesley chatted casually, first telling her how he’d brought Tres home, then asking offhandedly if Jessica had ever owned a cat.

They swapped amusing stories about tabby cats, that particularly special breed.

Wesley’s magnetic voice asked slowly, “So how many years has it been since Ms. Grant last had a cat?”

“About twelve years, I think,” Jessica replied.

“Would you mind sharing why you stopped having cats?” Wesley paused. “I can tell Ms. Grant is someone who really loves cats.”

Jessica was momentarily speechless. She loved cats deeply and donated generously to stray cat rescue charities every year.

Wesley had circled with small talk and finally hit the real point.

Jessica was quiet for a moment. Perhaps it was because Wesley gave off such a warm, familiar feeling, like an old friend she hadn’t seen in ages. She said softly, “Because my husband and child are allergic to cat fur.”

A flash of surprise crossed Wesley’s eyes. He hadn’t expected that Jessica was not only pregnant but that this was her second child.

Wesley took a sip of his red wine, maintaining a safe two–meter distance from Jessica, and asked about her family life like an old friend would.

Before Jessica knew it, she found herself sharing story after story about her past with Brian, prompted by Wesley’s gentle questions.

Tres had curled up on her lap and fallen into a contented sleep, purring softly.

Time slipped away unnoticed. The hot water in front of Jessica had cooled to room temperature in the air–conditioned room when she suddenly realized how much she’d revealed to this stranger she’d just met.

Despite her surprise, she had to admit that Wesley really did seem like a legitimate therapist.

Wesley noticed her walls going back up. He glanced at his watch and said with a playful smile, “I’ve really enjoyed chatting with Ms. Grant today. Consider this one on the house.”

Unless patients trusted him completely from the start, Wesley typically began actual treatment during the second session.

“Thank you,” Jessica replied, smiling back at Wesley. She didn’t need the free session, but getting everything off her chest had definitely lifted her spirits.

There was just one problem.

She wanted to stand up, but Tres was still sound asleep on her lap. Jessica couldn’t bring herself to wake the cat.

Wesley grinned and grabbed a can of cat food from nearby. The moment he popped the tab, Tres sprang awake and leaped onto him.

“Such a little glutton,” Wesley said fondly, He carried Tres over to the food bowl to feed her.

10:01 Wed, 11 Jun G

Chapter 158

Jessica stood up, her legs tingling with pins and needles. She’d been talking with Wesley for an hour and a half without realizing it.

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