Burning Passion

CHAPTER 270: JESSICA'S CONCERNED

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Now that Steven left the room. Nina breathed out with relief. Jessica, who carefully observes her Miss, knows that something had happened. But then, her eyes widened from surprise.

Nina was currently tying her long hair. Now that it exposed her neck, Jessica saw a hickey. 

'That scum! Her Miss is sick, but that guy took advantage of her!' Nina was in a rage, but she kept silent. She doesn't want to make her Miss feel embarrassed and uncomfortable.

Jessica chose not to tell her Nina. She quietly watched her eating on her own, pondering. She wants to do something for Miss. 

That night, Jessica waited for Steven to be with her Miss again. She went to the living room, locked the door before dialing on the telephone. She was grateful that the call immediately connected. 

"Hello?" greetings of a sleepy voice from the other line.

"Mrs. Grant…" 

"Jessica? Did something happen to Nina?" Instantly, a loud thud lingering in Annie's chest, which woke up all her senses. She instructed Jessica to call her right away if something happens to Nina, or she's still not feeling well, and her fever came back. 

"Mrs. Grant, can you come over tonight?" Jessica knew that it's not her business to middle her Miss love life. But she sees it was not healthy when the couple often argues and her Miss always having a long face whenever Steven wasn't looking at her. It seemed she only feels at ease if she is not alone with Steven. Worrying this much, Jessica rather acted as a bad person just to make sure her Miss is happy. She has been stressed ever since she and Steven became a couple. 

So without taking a curve route, Jessica explains what she noticed in these passing days. And Annie is grateful that Jessica is much concerned for her niece. She promised to come over and stay until Steven went back to New Jersey. 

Hearing Annie's decision. Jessica heaves the deepest sigh of relief. Less than an hour later, Annie with Gregory arrived in the apartment. Carrying an overnight bag, Jessica can't even be happier. 

"How was she?" she asked the moment Jessica opened the door.

"Miss is trying to take a rest. But the young master is bothering her." 

"Okay. I'll see her now." Annie then turned to her husband. "Dear, take a rest in the guest room. I will accompany Nina tonight." 

Nodding, Gregory went to the second floor, where the guest room was located. He already heard about what Jessica told his wife. So he knew why they suddenly rushed to Cambridge in the middle of the night. 

Meanwhile, Annie made careful steps. Before she knocks on Nina's bedroom door, she listens if there are noises inside the room. 

"Steven, stop it!" 

Doesn't like how stressful Nina's voice, Annie knocks on the door and speaks. "Nina? It's me. Can I come in?" 

"Yes, of course, Auntie!" Nina replied. She waited for her aunt to enter the room. But she soon realized that Steven locked it. Glaring at the guy, she mouthed, "Did you lock it?" 

Pressing his mouth, Steven nodded. Nina is shooting sharp glares in his direction. He doesn't like the way she is looking at him like he is a murderer. He could see the hatred in her eyes. Remaining silent, Steven walked toward the door and opened it. 

"Good evening, Aunt Annie." Politely, he greeted the woman. 

Annie frowned at the sight of Steven. But she hides her resentment toward the guy. She believes Jessica would not make up a story to make Steven look bad. Just one look at him. She already knows that Steven can do such things. And she won't allow her niece to fall for his unpleasant behavior. 

Pretending that she knew nothing, Annie smiled warmly and returned the greetings. "Hello, Steven. Good evening." 

Annie stepped inside the room and walked toward the bed. Upon seeing her, Nina stretched her arms and said to her, "Aunt Annie!" 

Annie embraced her niece and asked worriedly, "How are you, dear? Are you…" Before she could finish her words, Annie noticed something on Nina's neck. Now she understood what Jessica whispered to her. 

"Mrs. Grant, if you notice something… Please, don't mention it to Miss Nina." 

How come her niece has a kiss mark? Unless Steven takes advantage of her while she was sleeping. She is certain Nina won't allow this if she knows what is going on. Besides, she won't expose her neck if she knows she has a hickey. 

Pretending that she noticed nothing, Annie smiled warmly and brushed her niece's forehead. 

"I'm glad you are feeling better. But I'm still not at ease, that's why I came over to make sure you really are fine." 

Nina shaking her head, she spoke in a low voice. "Thank you for coming, Auntie. I'm still dizzying. I want to take a rest." She speaks like a little child this time, seeking protection, and she found it the moment her aunt steps inside her bedroom.

"Then you should sleep now. Come on. Don't worry, I will watch you sleep." There is a meaning in Annie's statement. In fact, she intended to say it.

Hearing this, Nina couldn't hide her delight. Suppressing her joy from Steven's sight, she hugs Annie before she closes her eyes. Finally, she could have a peaceful sleep. 

Now that Nina is resting, Annie turned to Steven to advise him to go to the room given for him to take a rest. 

"Steven, you can rest now. I will be the one to take care of Nina tonight." 

Even though he was hesitant to leave, he silently nodded and bid good night. 

Annie heaves a furious sigh. She needs to inform her cousin. Nina is the only child and the heir of the empire Nelson is building. She was her guardian, and it was her duty to watch her niece. From now on, she won't slack but give all her time to keep an eye on her.. Especially, if Steven is around.