Jessica sensed that the news Jonathan carried wasn't something positive, especially considering he seemed unsure how to deliver it."Uh, Mr. Byron asked me to hand over the preparations regarding the engagement ceremony to you."Stunned, Jessica tightened her grip on the pen, absorbing the unexpected request. Despite the shock, she remained silent, her cold gaze projecting a calm demeanor.The notion of Byron entrusting her with the preparations for his engagement ceremony with Cindy left Jessica incredulous. Sneering, she questioned, "Did he really say so?"Jonathan felt a subtle sense of danger in Jessica's tone, though he struggled to imagine her reacting negatively, given her typically gentle nature. However, he considered that Krista, Jessica's mother, might react differently.Everyone in Harborlean knew how unreasonable Krista was. Jonathan worried that her reaction to Byron's treatment of Jessica could escalate matters.Jonathan felt troubled as he couldn't comprehend why
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