Chapter 47 Episode Forty Seven

• Jessica
• The soft chime above the confectionery door rang as I stepped in, the sweet scent of vanilla and warm pastries wrapping around me like a welcome. It was a weekday afternoon, yet the place buzzed with quiet sophistication, perfect for a discreet meeting.
• I adjusted the strap of my designer purse, scanning the room until my eyes landed on him. Mr. Alexander Blackwood, Jayden’s father seated by the window, impeccably dressed as always, a cup of espresso resting untouched in front of him.