Branch One Hundred and Eight

Jessica entered the room to meet Xavier pacing the whole room floor. His eyes went up to meet hers as she entered. She lowered her head and entered the closet to change into her night dress.

"Is this a part of your plan? Did Leslie advise you to do this?" Xavier said.

Anger and frustration were evident in his voice. Jessica gulped hard to prevent herself from making any snarky comments back. It was obvious that he was pained. She would not be holding it against him in any way.

"Or did you and Papa talk about how to tie me down in this relationship? Do you no longer want a divorce after you have had a taste of this life?" Xavier went on.

Jessica bit down on her tongue. There was no way she was going to allow herself to lose control. She was exhausted and all she was going to do was just go to bed.

"Why aren't you saying anything" he added banging the door of the closet. He did not want to enter because he did not know what she was doing. She could be naked or changing and he was n