"We were actually just about to leave," Ara said, her hand gently rubbing her belly in a comforting circle. "Pregnancy doesn't give me a break. I'm either sleepy, in the mood, or hungry. Sometimes all three at once." "I don't see an issue with that, my love. You know I'm always more than willing to cater to your desires," John responded with a heated undertone, briefly exchanging pleasantries with Floyd and Lucielle, while largely ignoring Jessica. "That's the downside of being the hired entertainment," Jessica murmured into her ear somewhat despondently. "Good enough to amuse the men unless their wives are around." Lucielle opened her mouth in surprise before quickly shutting it. What was she supposed to say in response? What did Jessica mean by that? Had she been intimate with John? B

