Chapter 124 – What Was The Mistake?

(Jessamine’s POV)

“Just admit it, Jess. You’re still in love with him,” Deborah chuckled, finding my decision to stay in the Knight’s mansion funny.

“Ha! Don’t be ridiculous, Deb.” I rolled my eyes, wandering the bedroom the size of my apartment, maybe twice.

I would stay here only for a week, and despite my deal with Theodore Knight, which included providing stuff for us, he still bought everything Kyle needed, from the crib he would only use for a while to diapers and clothes.

“I honored our deal,” I remembered Theodore saying, then looked at his wife. “But you can’t stop Susan from shopping.”

“Should I have known he’s rich, I would have taken advantage of him.” Deborah laughed giddily at her joke.

“Deb!” My eyes widened, still gasping unbelievably at my friend and housemate.

Glancing at my wristwatch, I realized it was time to feed Kyle. As much as I didn’t want to leave my son in the family room, I could not say no to Susan when she pleaded to hold Kyle, saying she missed Simone