Chapter 177

The giggles of the girls and other women around the food truck lingered in Jessica’s mind. Xavier found it strange that she was so quiet during their ride back to the hotel. She gave short answers that seemed laced with annoyance, but not quite fully so.

When they pulled up in front of the hotel, she got out of the car without waiting for the valet or Xavier to open the door for her. She walked straight to the elevator, keeping a straight face. She was fuming, though she knew the reason was not a good one, but it did not change her feelings either way.

“Wait up,” she heard Xavier call as the elevator doors closed. She watched his expression turn sad.

He wondered what could have changed her mood in an instant. What exactly had made her react that way? He waited for the next elevator and went up to the room.

When he entered, she was