Chapter 134.

"What do you want from me Jessica?" I ask sternly, my voice unwavering

Jessica's eyes flicker with a mixture of emotions, her expression revealing a hint of surprise and uncertainty. "Your baby?" she asks, her voice laced with a tinge of disbelief, her eyes darting to my stomach

I nod, unable to hide the warmth in my heart when I think about the child Jim and I are expecting. "Yes, our baby," I confirm, a smile forming despite the unease of this unexpected encounter.

Jim steps in, his presence a reassuring shield. "We're building a life together, Jessica," he explains, his voice steady. "This is our future, and we're committed to it."

Jessica's features darken, her mask of innocence slipping away to reveal something more sinister. "Jim," she begins, her tone laced with a sense of urgency, "you don't understand. You can't just walk away from what we had."

I exchange a quick glance with Jim, a sense of discomfort settling over us. Our past with Jessica is a complicated and annoying one,