Jessica flinched, her back pressed firmly against the wall. She thought the man was about to insist, but he let out a restrained and somewhat helpless sigh, saying, "I'll drive you."
"No, it's fine, you don't need to bother," Jessica quickly waved him off.
She knew that Howard had heard what Robert said over the phone. However, she didn't want him to witness any further disputes and messiness related to her past marriage.
Howard's eyes softened as he reached over and helped Jessica button up her clothes, his voice incredibly gentle, "You can't get a cab here. Do you want to walk?"
Jessica lowered her head slightly, her heart still pounding in her chest.
In the end, Jessica couldn't refuse Howard. He drove her to the entrance of the residential complex.
Jessica got out of the car and
