❤ Jessica’s POV ❤
WE had a great time during brunch. The food was delicious, and the company was amazing. Somehow, Jake ended up sitting next to me. Jericho was on my other side. I can’t stop wondering why Jeffrey invited Jake to join us. My parents seem to like having him around, and Jake seems comfortable with my family too. I wonder if he has joined them on other trips previously.
On the other hand, Jericho doesn’t seem pleased with having Jake around. I could see Jake exerting an effort to talk to Jericho, but my son just kept ignoring him.
After brunch, I pulled my son to the side and asked, “Hi honey, are you okay?”
Jericho didn’t answer right away. He had his head down, and when he lifted his head up, he asked, “Why is that man here?”
Jessica: “Who?”
Jericho: “Jake. He’s not a
