They Want Me Back When It's Too Late (Jessica and Brian) novel Chapter 25

Chapter 25

Madeline pretended she had only just remembered the court summons because she’d been too focused on worrying about Jacob. Only after Brian asked did she act concerned and hand him the envelope.

She could barely hide the joy in her eyes. She never expected Jessica would hand her such a big surprise.

Earlier, when Madeline confirmed at the hospital that Brian had no intention of divorcing Jessica, she had gone home feeling irritated, thinking about how to stir things up so Jessica would be the one to ask for a divorce.

She hadn’t expected Jessica to be so cooperative and go straight to court to file for divorce.

Madeline thought, “This is perfect. Now Brian can’t even say no. Once Jessica’s out of the picture, marrying Brian will just be a matter of time.

She was sure that with her methods, Brian would inevitably fall for her.

“Mr. Atkinson, did you and Jessi get into a fight again?” Madeline asked with concern. “What happened? Why would Jessi suddenly want a divorce, and even take it to court?”

Brian’s eyes dropped to the envelope with the court summons, unable to accept that Jessica had actually filed for divorce.

He pondered, Why would she do this? Just because Jacob really likes Madeline? But Madeline’s the one Jessica chose and personally trained as her assistant. Is it because Madeline turned out too good and even won over Jacob that Jessica’s too jealous to tolerate her?‘,

Hearing Madeline’s so–called concern only made Brian even more convinced that Jessica was being unreasonable.

He thought, “That’s right. What did I ever do to her for Jessica to go as far as filing for divorce?‘

“Madeline, go to the hospital and take care of Jake today. I’ll double your pay.” Brian’s knuckles were taut with veins as he took the court summons. His face was grim as ever.