His Precious Love

Eventually, she gave up and decided not to touch the remaining meals. Instead, she got hot water from the bathroom and drank it with her medicine before hiding under the blankets to sweat out the fever.

Her head felt constantly heavy, and the lack of food had left her looking even paler and more haggard. In an attempt to conserve what little energy she had left, all she did was lay in bed the whole day.

Thankfully, the fever went down after a few days, and Jessica slowly came out of her daze.

Now that she was feeling better, she decided to get out of bed and sit by the door.

When the housekeeper came to deliver the meal, she grabbed the unsuspecting woman’s hand and showed her the note she had written: Why are you giving me expired food? Are you trying to kill me?

Stunned, the housekeeper quickly denied it. “I’m only acting on Mr. Lopez’s orders! I’ve informed him about your fever, and he said you could either eat the food or leave it. In any case, you’re not allowed to step out of the bedroom.”

Of course, Gianna had coached the housekeeper on what to say, but Jessica was none the wiser.

Ah, I remember how Wyatt cut my food in half to stop me from escaping and even threatened to break my legs if I ran… Who knows? He might have given me these expired foods to punish and humiliate me further. That scenario doesn’t seem far-fetched at all.

Jessica’s gaze darkened as she picked up her pen and wrote: Can you lend me your phone for three minutes?

The housekeeper was clearly about to reject when Jessica pressed a diamond ring into her hand and scribbled another line of words: I’m worried about a friend and want to know how she’s doing. All I’m asking for is three minutes. I’ll delete the text after sending it. No one will find out you lent me your phone if you keep it a secret, and best of all, you’ll get to keep this diamond ring.

Seeing that it was at least a three-carat diamond ring, it didn’t take long before the housekeeper fell prey to temptation.

“Three minutes it is. Please hurry up, Ms. Marsh,” she said while sliding her phone over.

Jessica mouthed a simple “thank you” and quickly sent a text to Rayna: Nana, this is Jessica. I was busy before and didn’t manage to answer your calls. I’m so sorry. Anyway, I kept calling you that day because I wanted to tell you about Kristie. I think she might be going to Frosa to look for you.

seconds later, Rayna

to decline the call and reply with another text: I’m really busy now. I’m afraid it’s not convenient

the matter? Is work at

him company. By the way, why have you gone to Yartran with Jefferson? Did Kristie look for

for a while. I’ll tell you more once

Jessica felt

over between Wyatt

truth, she knew Rayna had just as much to worry about and didn’t want to bother her. After a while, she texted: I’ll dump him if

him when he starts whining

her face. Unfortunately, she had barely typed

closed the door

bother to beg, either. Now that she knew Rayna was safe and sound, she

to Gianna but omitted the part where she lent her phone

might blame her if something untoward happened to Jessica, Gianna quickly instructed the housekeepers to prepare regular but bland meals for the

manicure at home and scrolling through Instagram when she found out Wyatt

next second, she sent him a WhatsApp message to confirm if

replied her and even said he’d be dropping

was over the moon to see the man finally showing interest in her. “Listen up!” she said as she rounded up the housekeepers. “Wyatt is coming here tonight, so make sure to whip up a nice spread! Go

she had assigned to watch over Jessica. “How is

her head. “Ms. Marsh looks to be in better spirits, but I think she might have lost her voice. She hasn’t spoken in a while, and she’s been interacting with

know. Keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn’t come out,” Gianna said before handing a wad of cash to the housekeeper.

latter exclaimed

into her bag, a diamond ring accidentally fell out and rolled to Gianna’s

picked it up, only to gape at

This stone is