They Want Me Back When It's Too Late (Jessica and Brian) novel Chapter 318

Chapter 318

Chapter 318

Jacob, afraid of making Jessica angry, quickly explained, “I didn’t come alone–Dad drove me here. Mom, don’t be mad. I didn’t run off

He remembered the times Jessica got angry after finding him playing with classmates alone while she was out, though she never hit him.

Even when furious, Jessica always tried to reason with him. Back then, he’d found her nagging annoying, but now he realized he was the troublesome

one.

Jacob looked downcast at the thought.

Jessica frowned. “I’m not scolding you. Why make that face?”

Strangers might think she was bullying a child.

Jacob slouched further. He mumbled, “I’d rather you scold me.”

Wanda had told him parents who yelled still cared. If Jessica truly gave up, she wouldn’t react at all, so he wasn’t afraid of her scolding now.

“What did you say?” Jessica thought she misheard.

Jacob shook his head wildly. “N–nothing. Mom, can I come in? I need to talk to you.”

He still had sense enough to hide certain things, not wanting to be shut out.

Looking at Jacob’s pleading face, Jessica hesitated but let him in.

“Thank you, Mom!” Jacob nearly jumped for joy.

Jessica felt her mood lift slightly at the sight.

Jacob dashed inside, then spun around abruptly.

“Did you forget something?” Jessica asked.

He shook his head, trotted back to the door, and leaned against the frame. “Mom, go first. I’ll close the door.” He even shuffled aside to make way.

Jessica suddenly recalled Stella saying Jacob had matured. He indeed seemed much more well–behaved now.

She didn’t refuse, turning to the living room first.

Jacob closed the door softly, careful not to make noise. By the time he reached the sofa, Jéssica had poured him milk. “Thanks, Mom!”

He instinctively sat beside her and took a sip. The familiar taste made his eyes widen–this was the milk Jessica used to order for him at home.

He said, “Mom, you remember I like-”

Jessica cut him off, cold–faced. “Your dad brought this. I poured it for you because I don’t like it.”

She turned her head to avoid his gaze. She’d only realized it was that milk after pouring, unable to recall when she’d bought it, yet still poured it on

instinct.

The moment Jacob raised the cup, she regretted it. But seeing him recognize the milk moved her–he’d remembered her efforts all along.

Jacob looked at her cold profile, tempted to say Brian never bought this brand as Jacob was the only one who liked it in the family, but this time he stayed smart.

“Thanks for the yummy milk, Mom. Next time I’ll bring you something good,” he said natively.

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No matter what, the milk proved Jessica still knew his preferences–meant she still loved him. This thought boosted his confidence in achieving his goat

Jessica grew more irritated by his thanks. “Cut to the chase. Why are you here?”

Jacob nodded obediently, pulling a stack of money from his schoolbag and handing it to her. “Mom, I want to pay you to make a summer plan like before. Please?”

He placed the money on the table and clasped his hands in prayer.

Jéssica’s hand clenched. Jacob had hated her plans before–she didn’t know what he was up to.

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