They Want Me Back When It's Too Late (Jessica and Brian) novel Chapter 215

Chapter 215

“Yeah, Mom. These are all really delicious. Let me peel one for you to try,” Jacob said, already starting to do so.

“No need” Jessica stopped him

“Don’t be silly. Even if she wants to eat something, it should be what I prepared first,” Brian said.

Then, he handed Jessica a paper bag of snacks he was carrying. “These are some homemade treats I made recently. They are cleaner than store–bought stuff, and the taste is good. Give them a try, Jessi

As soon as the bag was offered, Jessica caught a whiff of an enticing aroma that made her stomach growl.

She resisted the urge to reach for it. “No, thanks. I can buy it myself with that, she walked past Brian and Jacob into the living room.

Undeterred by the rejection, Brian lollowed her inside, unfazed. “I’ll just leave them here. I’ll put them in the snack bow. Help yourself whenever you feel

Acting with familiar ease, Brian arranged the items he had brought. Once done, he handed Jessica another bag. “Here, I remember you used to love this brand’s handbags. I saw their new release and got one for you”

Jessica eyed the bag, already opening her mouth to refuse again, but Brian pressed it into her arms before she could speak.

“You can turn down the rest, but please take this one, Jessi,” Brian said. “Just consider it a favor for me, okay?”

Meeting his earnest gaze, Jessica found 1

the refusal stuck in her throat.

Seeing she hadn’t pushed him away, Brian relased and let go first. “Alright, Jake, we should head back for dinner now. Come on, say goodbye to Mom.”

He knew better than to overstay his welcome. Jessica might soften momentarily, but pushing his luck would backfire

Jacob didn’t want to leave. But after catching Brian’s pointed look, he reluctantly obeyed. “Uh, yeah. We’ll go home, Mam. Don’t forget to eat dinner on time. Oh, you’ve gotta try these snacks. They’re seriously good,” he added, staring at Jessica with hopeful eyes.

Jessica stayed silent.

“Alright, let’s go, Jake,” Brian said, pulling Jacob along.

Even as he was led away, Jacob twisted back for a final ples. “I mean it, Mom. They’re really delicious. You have to try them.”

“It’s the kid’s thoughtful gesture, Jessi Just give them a taste. Stella chimed in, having just come downstairs in time to hear the last remark

Jessica held Stella’s gaze for a few seconds before finally nodding “Fine.” With that, she picked up the bag Jacob had left behind and headed upstairs.

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