“Mark—” Jessica began, fidgeting in her seat.
She wanted to know what he was thinking—and where he was taking her—but the words got caught somewhere between her chest and her throat.
Despite everything she felt about Mark and Veronica, she had to admit: she was relieved he'd rescued her from having to continue her awkward conversation with Gavin. Jessica had never been good with men, especially those who showed romantic interest. During her college years, she’d become a master of masking discomfort with fake smiles and feigned enthusiasm.
So, while she’d been laughing and making small talk with Gavin, she’d been cringing on the inside.
She had even debated whether to lie and say she was married—despite being in the process of divorcing Mark—just to escape. When Mark showed up, she was
