They Want Me Back When It's Too Late (Jessica and Brian) novel Chapter 308

Chapter 308

“Really?” Jacob’s head shot up.

“Absolutely.” Brian strode over, answering for Wanda.

“Dad!” Jacob couldn’t contain himself and leaped into his arms, eyes flicking past to check behind him. “Mom…”

“Don’t worry. I’ll take you to see her soon, okay?” Brian soothed, rubbing Jacob’s head gently.

“Okay.” Jacob swiped at his eyes hard, shouting the word.

He kept telling himself, “It’s fine. Mom’s just still angry. If I try hard to make amends and show her I truly regret it, she’ll forgive me for sure.”

Cheering himself up, Jacob released his dad and ran back to Wanda, holding up his smartwatch.

He said, “Wanda, can we swap contacts? We can hang out again after you leave the hospital.”

“Sure thing. Don’t be sad. Your mom will forgive you eventually. Don’t be scared,” Wanda said, wrapping him in a hug.

Jacob hugged back, nodding firmly. “Hmm, not scared.”

He thought to himself, ‘Wanda’s younger than me, left alone in the hospital by both her parents, and she isn’t afraid. Since I’m older than her and have Dad, how can I show weakness?‘

After the two kids hugged and saved each other’s numbers, Jacob waved goodbye to Wanda reluctantly.

Brian automatically took the luggage from Stella’s hand.

With nothing else to do, Stella pulled out her phone to snap photos of Jacob.

“Are these for Mom?” Jacob asked immediately, striking a pose.

“Yep. Look at the camera, Jake. I’ll take these pics to your mom as soon as I drop you off.” Stella nodded, clicking away to take a bunch of shots of her grandson.

Brian saw this and asked Stella to send him the photos.

That afternoon, Brian arrived at Jessica’s place with fresh snacks he’d queued for on his way home, along with the pictures from Stella.

“Why are you still pestering Jessi?” Sana, who happened to be visiting Jessica, scowled the moment she saw Brian.

She thought, ‘This guy’s like a bad smell that won’t go away.’

“Ms. Gardner, I don’t remember doing anything to offend you recently.” Brian gave her an innocent look.

He really couldn’t figure out why Jessica and everyone around her had been brushing him off lately.

He wondered, ‘Did I do something truly unforgivable?‘

“Whether you did or not, you know full well,” Sana huffed, ready to slam the door shut.

Brian stuck his foot in the doorway. “Please move. I need to give something to Jessi.”

“Jessi doesn’t want to see you. Just send me the link to those snacks, and I’ll order them for her later.” Sana didn’t budge an inch,

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Chapter 308

Jessica walked out of the kitchen at the commotion and scowled when she saw Brian. “Brian, how many times do I have to tell you to from pre a

She thought, just sent him away this morning. Is he glued to me?‘

The thought actually made her let out a humorless chuckle.

Brian smiled at her laugh.

Sana looked confused but quickly regained her

“Don’t worry, Jessi.

I’ll kick him out.”

With that, she tried shoving the door again.

With a sigh, Brian blocked the door with his elbow and unlocked his phone, holding it out to Jessica.

take a look?”

He said, “Jessi, Jake got discharged this morning. I took some photos. Wil you tak

Jessica eyed the phone he was holding, then took it after a moment. “Sana, leave the door alone,” she said.

“Underhanded!” Sana shot Brian a furious glare.

She thought, ‘He’s nothing but a trickster.‘

Brian just gave her a patient nod before turning back to Jessica.

His chest ached as he watched her flip through the phot

with downcast eyes.

He thought, ‘None of this–her distance from Jake–would have happened if it weren’t for

“Jessi, do you want Jake to stay with you for a few days?” he blurted out.

“No,” she refused without thinking, then pressed her lips together, realizing how harsh that sounded to a child.

She thought, ‘It’s all Brian’s fault for bringing it up out of the blue.’

The next instant, as if reading her thoughts, Brian said gently, “Forget I mentioned it. I won’t repeat this

Jessica handed his phone back. “Don’t think this earns you any thanks.”

Brian looked at her with somber eyes. “That wasn’t my aim.”

He’d genuinely just wanted to lift Jessica’s spirits, but it seemed his effort had backfired.

“Your motives are none of my business. Leave now,” Jessica said icily.

She feared if Brian pushed further, her resolve would crumble.

She thought, Jake must have been so disappointed not seeing

Jessica spiraled again into sudden melancholy.

to

Jake.”

me today. Maybe he was right. Maybe I’m not a good mother.‘

Just then, Brian’s low voice sounded again. “Jessi, Jake doesn’t hold it against you. He asked me to pass along a message.”

“What message?” Jessica asked reflexively, immediately cursing herself.

She thought, ‘None of this should matter.‘

But it was too late. Brian went on softly, “He said not to worry. He’s going to study like crazy and win first place next semester, so he can give you the award himself.”

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