Branch Three Hundred and Eighty One

"Good morning," Xavier said as he walked into the kitchen and put his hand over Jessica's shoulders. She had regained her strength after receiving the words of reassurance from Xavier and the good news from Alicia that she decided to cook.

"Good morning" she murmured again as she took in his scent. It was obvious that he had taken a shower just now because she could smell his aftershave and his cologne was stronger than when he had it on for a long.

He pressed his lips on her ears where he could reach and left multiple kisses at once. "What are you doing out so early and on your feet?"

"I thought to make breakfast for you," she said. The gesture touched him but he did not like her on feet while she was pregnant.

"You can allow the house staff to do that, that is what they are here for, they get a salary every month but you do not allow do their money's worth. Or should I lay them off?" he asked.

Even if he did not know much about Jessica as he would want to one thing he knew was