They Want Me Back When It's Too Late (Jessica and Brian) novel Chapter 55

Chapter 55

“Oh. Momany. You finally picked up my call. Jacob’s voice came through the phone. It sounded cautious yet with a clear note of joy.

He believed Jessica had forgiven him, so she was willing to answer his call.

Jessica replied in a cool tone, Anything you’d like to say?”

She could sense the happiness in her son’s voice, but what remained between them now was merely her responsibility as a mother.

“Mom… Jacob sensed the indifference in her tone. Holding back his tears, he tried to sound cheerful. “Mom, I got a perfect score on my test. I studied hard and behaved well these days.”

Jessica’s voice remained calm and distant. “That’s good”

There was no joy or pride in her tone, as if Jacob’s academic performance no longer mattered to her.

Jacob felt a wave of disappointment and grievance. “Mom, I told you the news first. I haven’t even told Dad yet. Don’t you praise me?”

In the past, even if he didn’t get a perfect score, his mother would always encourage him with a kiss on the forehead and patiently go over the mistakes with him.

“Keep it up.” Jessica said as she pressed the clutch pedal.

The traffic light turned green, and she started the car again. In the distance, she could already see the towering building of Grant Group’s headquarters.

Jacob pouted upon hearing Jessica’s response. He could feel that Jessica was just brushing him off, not even making an effort to praise him sincerely.

But deep down, he also knew that she probably had not forgiven him for hitting her on the head and saying those hurtful words during their last argument.

Jacob thought his mother was so petty, but he dared not say anything else. He simply kept quiet and swallowed the frustration.

Jessica waited for 30 seconds without speaking. Seeing it was almost 8 AM, she said flatly, “Is there anything else?”

If Jacob had nothing more to say, she would end the call.

To Jessica now, Jacob was not as important as the work in her hands.

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