By the time Davis recovered from his inquisitiveness, Jessica had already left the hall. It was as though she had vanished into the thin night. His heart raced with fear and trepidation.
"She is pregnant… and where exactly does she think she can go?" he muttered silently.
He wanted to curse his curiosity, yet recalling he had just stumbled upon a secret that could tear his marriage apart, he decided to let it be and chose to step outside to find her.
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The Hotel's Garden
Jessica stood in the garden, the cold air of the evening wrapping her body in a close embrace. The moonlight scattered across the manicured garden like silver dust, casting soft shadows over the cobblestone paths and flowerbeds. Gentle instrumental music drifted from the ballroom, fading into the quiet corners of the garden.
