“Why are you asking me to go home now? I answered the call—do you think she’ll misinterpret our relationship?”
Upon hearing this, Hank pushed Jessica away, sat up straight, and said anxiously, “Why didn’t you mention this sooner?”
Jessica felt hurt by his reaction and replied, “I knocked on the door to tell you, but you distracted me… That’s why I forgot. Are you worried she’ll find out?”
Hank’s expression softened.
He harbored a strong dislike for Liberty. After the incident of domestic violence, they no longer shared a room, and Liberty refused to let him sleep with her even when he felt the urge.
He had long desired Jessica and was now feeling a bit greedy after finally being with her.
“Darling,” he said, quickly wrapping his arms around Jessica’s shoulders. Apologetically, he continued, “I’m sorry for my earlier reaction. I’m not afraid of Liberty finding out; in fact, I’m ready to divorce her at any moment. But Sonny is still very young. I mentioned before that my parents will help with pick-ups and drop-offs when he starts kindergarten. After that, I plan to divorce Liberty.”
“If she discovers this now, it will disrupt my original plan, which is why I was anxious.”
Hank spoke sincerely.
He hadn’t divorced Liberty immediately because he wanted to wait until their son was older and could start kindergarten, after which he intended to leave Liberty.
“You should go home now and explain everything to her so she doesn’t get the wrong idea about us,” Jessica urged, returning to her gentle and considerate demeanor.
Hank, however, was indifferent.
“So what if she misunderstands us? I don’t owe her any explanations,” he replied.
“And what if she finds us together?”
“So what? I’m disgusted by her ugly face. I’m a healthy and…”
A regular guy. Does she want me to remain abstinent? Jessica, I love you; you’re my one true love.” Hank embraced Jessica, offering her comfort. “Even if she does come over, I’ll make sure you’re safe. Plus, she won’t come here; it’s too late, and no one else is around to look after Sonny. She wouldn’t leave him home alone.”