They Want Me Back When It's Too Late (Jessica and Brian) novel Chapter 97

The receptionist shot Brian an awkward look, figuring this was just a lovers‘ tiff. She secretly marveled at Jessica how could anyone pick a tight guy who looked like that?

Brian didn’t notice the gl practically swooning over him. He handed her the insulated food container. “Give this to her tell her to dig in while it’s warm. And make sure she…”

He cut himself off, suddenly worried Jessica would think he was nagging.

The receptionist almost jumped at the chance to help. She grabbed the container without touching his hand and scurried to the elevator

Since it was overtime, she was the only receptionist on duty.

Brian checked his phone, then plopped down in the waiting area. He started tapping away, clearly engrossed in something.

Up on the 28th floor, the receptionist knocked and set the food down. She opened her mouth to relay Brian’s message, but one look at Jessica’s frosty expression made her nervous.

“Ms… Ms. Grant, you should eat while it’s hot,” she stammered, leaving out who’d told her to say it.

Once back in the elevator, she let out a shaky breath–Jessica’s presence was seriously intimidating

Of course.

Jessica wouldn’t neglect herself, especially being pregnant. As soon as she wrapped up work, she dug into the meal Brian had brought

She finally called it a night at 10 p.m. But when the elevator doors opened, there was Brian, slumped against the wall and tapping on his phone.

He glanced up, then down, then did a double take when he realized it was her.

“Finally off?” he said. He’d clearly been keeping an eye out for her. He stuffed his phone in his pocket and walked over.

“Starving?” His eyes searched her face. After hours of grueling work, she looked dead on her feet. His brows knitted. “How about some late–night eats before heading home?”

After hours of grueling work, she looked dead on her feet.

“I’m good,” she said flatly.

Jessica’s eyes flickered with a brief flash of surprise at seeing Brian still there, but her icy expression returned in an instant.

She started walking out of the building, only to feel his hand grabbing

her arm. “Jessica, can we talk…”

She spun around, fixing him with a stare so cold it could freeze water. Brian’s words died in his throat

He took a deep breath. “Let me drive you home.” He couldn’t fathom when she’d turned into a complete stranger.

Jessica yanked her arm free and replied coldly, “Pass.

“Jessi, I need to get Jake anyway,” he said, biting his tongue. He knew better than to push her when she was like this.

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