novelxo Chapter 227 Coming For Her
Chapter 227 Coming For Her
With their relationship this strained, it was best that she and Shawn not see each other for now.
Just in case more things went down in public.
Still, as logical as that was, knowing that he wouldn't show up still got her down.
After all, she'd deliberately had Ally call Shawn with the intention of softening her stance and submitting. With his brains, Shawn would have gotten the message. But he still wouldn't come.
Which proved that he didn't accept her gesture. Or that he was sulking with her.
Thinking of that, Jessica laughed self-deprecatingly, her sense of loss growing.
"Jessica!"
At that moment, an overjoyed voice rang out.
She lifted her head and saw a fully dolled-up girl lifting her skirt and jogging over.
Taken aback, she only recognized her after a long while.
"Marie? What's... with your face..."
Marie dipped her head, looking self-conscious. "Not so loud, Jessica. I had the surgery not long ago overseas. It's a high-class exquisite face. Well? Am I pretty or not?" Jessica was temporarily speechless.
Looking at Marie's chin - you could probably stab someone to death with that thing - and eerily large eyes, she tugged at a corner of her mouth awkwardly.
"Y-you're pretty."
"Hehe, I knew I looked pretty."
Marie took Jessica's arm and smiled, "Sorry, Jessica. I was still in recovery a while back and couldn't come out to see anyone, so I didn't get to congratulate you on getting married with Shawn. I'll make up for it here, then congratulations."
The moment that came up, Jessica's scarce smile faded.
Mildly, she said, "Thanks."
Not noticing her strange expression, Marie looked around for a bit, didn't see Shawn, and asked, "Eh? Where's Shawn? He's not coming with you today?"
"No, he's got business, so he can't come."
"Say whaaaaat? This man is just different after you got married. Before your wedding, didn't he follow you wherever you went? Now that you're newlyweds, he's not showing up for a scene this important? Really, now!"
Jessica's face froze, her suppressed rage surging, about to explode from her chest.
She tugged her arm free of Marie's grip and said coldly, "All right, I've got other matters to attend to. Go have fun. I'll be going now."
With that, she hurried towards Vicente on her own.
The cold shoulder dazed Marie a little, who stood there unable to react for a while.
At that moment, a male voice exclaimed from the doorway.
"It's been forever, Shawn; what a surprise it is seeing you here today!"
Jessica's back stiffened.
She turned around in disbelief. Coming from the door, being greeted and embraced by a middle-aged man, was none other than Shawn Miller.
He was wearing a white suit today and as gentlemanly as ever. His handsome features shone under the lights, making him look like a dazzling medieval prince.
She could feel her heart start thumping uncontrollably.
Did you come, Shawn?
Did you come for me?
She knew that Shawn couldn't have gone on without her.
Everything he'd said before was just in the heat of the moment!
After all, he'd been spoiled from childhood and had never been angered too badly. It was normal to say things like that when he was in the grips of his temper. She didn't blame him, really!
Jessica felt her eyes sting. A hot, slightly salty liquid rolled down her cheeks.
She turned around swiftly and dabbed it off with her handkerchief.
Still, as fast as she was, Marie still saw it from a short distance away.
She looked at Shawn, then back at Jessica, and understood.
Uncertainly, she walked over to Jessica and murmured, "Jessica, did you... argue with Shawn?"
Jessica rubbed her tears off and settled her face. "Don't make things up."
"Fine! You don't need to tell me anything, but now that Shawn's come over now, he must know that he's done something wrong and come over to apologize! Husband and wife quarrels are settled soon enough so cool off and don't get mad, okay?"
She felt like this cousin of hers was great all around, just too arrogant.
Managing to snag someone like Shawn - if the two maintained a good relationship, maybe as her cousin, she could also reap some benefit.
So, she definitely didn't want to see Jessica utterly offend Shawn because of her own pride.
Having known her for so many years, of course Jessica saw through her private thoughts.
She curved her lips mockingly but didn't say anything. After all, deep inside, she agreed.
It made sense. The two were fighting, but if one side was willing to step down, the other side should step down too if they weren't stupid. It'd be stupid to hold a grudge on purpose.
She sucked in a deep breath and felt the pent-up tension from days past finally dissipate a little.
She started measuring her posture and attitude if Shawn was coming over to her.
She ought to say something to make it clear she wasn't completely over it, but not so mad that he'd really leave and not turn back.
Complete forgiveness was a no-go since it'd make her seem easy.
Any more friction from now on, and he'd feel no problem hurting her.
So she had to get it just right. Not too much, but not so lax that it seemed like she didn't care.
As she was considering things, Jessica saw Shawn turn towards her after he was done chatting with the man.
Her heart jolted and it almost felt like it would stop.
Biting her lip, she took a deep breath and tightened her posture. Shawn hesitated, then finally stepped towards her.
Tears swam in Jessica's eyes.
He really was here for her!
The bastard!
Why did he have to say those things that day?
In the heat of the moment or not, those had really stung!
Why couldn't he just pamper her more?
She'd been with him for five years!
Jessica felt an urge to cry, but she held it in considering the time and place.
If he'd just say one word of apology, she'd forgive him on the spot!
She'd never compare anything from now on or go after anyone. So long as he'd love her with all his being and stay by her side, she wouldn't ask for anything else.
The value of some things only became apparent when one was about to lose them.