Branch One Hundred and Thirteen

In Jessica's ears, his words sounded smug and like he was bragging. She was not ready to go back and forth with him.

"I have no idea and that is the reason I called you," Jessica said gritting her teeth.

Her plan was to now live a quiet life at the mansion. She would avoid him at all costs. She was going to ignore his existence but he had somehow made her speak to him in less than twenty-four hours.

"It's my apology" Xavier confessed.

He figured that there was no reason for him to make sarcastic comments that might offend her. He was in the wrong and he should make it right.

Xavier's direct answer threw Jessica off. Just less than two months ago he had had difficulty with speaking talk less of apologizing now. Was he finally growing up? Was it her influence? Was it that he was just maturing on his own?

Jessica had expected a snarky and sarcastic comment so she was prepared for a war but since she did not get it she was now confused on how next to proceed with the conversation.

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