Topaz made it clear. She was uncomfortable with the idea of being friends with Jessica. Although she said that she may welcome the idea of Jethro and Jessica being friends, Jethro knew that it would only cause complications with Topaz. Things were already complicated with Topaz right now. And the thought of this constant phantom pains that she was having bothered him. He felt the need to tell Mrs. Layton. But it would mean breaking his promise to Topaz. He was more than torn. But things were about to change. They were sitting at the dinner table while Mrs. Layton carried their food from the kitchen. Jethro insisted on helping her but Mrs. Layton wanted him to stay with Topaz instead. She was being moody lately and having Jethro around made her more pleasant to be with. But Jethro thi

