Chapter 315

Kelsey was caught off guard and shook her head. "Nah, that's not what I meant."

Jack gave her cheek a playful pinch. "I get you."

Right then, Nancy showed up at the kitchen door, still in her PJs with a long coat thrown over them, dragging a suitcase. She'd seen the cute moment between Jack and Kelsey.

Nancy bit her lip. "Jack, I'm outta here. Sorry for all the drama. Ms. Jose, don't be mad at Jack. Even if I gotta crash on the streets, I won't bug you guys again."

Seeing that neither Kelsey nor Jack said anything, Nancy added, "I hope you two are happy. I'm leaving now."

As she turned, Nancy wiped away her tears.

The sound of the door opening and closing echoed. Nancy stood outside for a sec. Seeing no one coming after her, she gritted her teeth and started dragging her suitcase downstairs.

Kelsey listened to the noise outside and looked at Jack. "You gonna see her off?"

Jack replied sincerely, "Nope, I'm worried you're mad."

Kelsey chuckled and gave him a light punch on the shoulder. "I'm not mad. You said her parents were good to you, so you can't just let Nancy sleep on the streets. Tonight, get her a hotel room, and tomorrow I'll help her find a place."

"Alright." Jack nodded, put down the peach, and headed out.

Nancy was dragging her feet downstairs. It was super late, and she looked around, clueless about where to go.

After thinking for a bit, Nancy took out her phone and called Yannick Abbott, a rich guy she'd recently met.

As soon as the phone rang, Nancy put on a sweet smile, her voice sugary sweet. "Hey, Mr. Abbott."

But a sharp female voice came from the other end. "You tramp, what are you doing calling so late? Got no shame? Your parents only raised you; didn't they teach you how to be decent? Trying to seduce a married man? You're really making your parents ashamed!"

Nancy was stunned. She never thought Yannick's wife would answer.

While Nancy was getting chewed out, Jack came downstairs.

Seeing Jack, Nancy immediately reacted, quickly hung up the phone, and put on her pitiful look. "Jack, why'd you come down?"

Jack took out his car keys. "I'll take you to a hotel."

Then he grabbed Nancy's suitcase and headed to the car.

Jack opened the trunk and tossed the suitcase in, while Nancy stood there, watching him.

A moment later, they both got in the car and drove to the hotel.

The car ride was silent, with Jack focused on driving. Nancy glanced at him a few times, but he didn't react.

Unable to hold it in, Nancy started talking, "Jack, you really don't have to worry about me. I can find a place myself."

"If you could find a place, why'd you come to stay with me?" Jack replied coolly.

Nancy bit her lip and said softly, "You and Ms. Jose?"

Jack said, "We're dating."

Nancy lowered her eyes, looking bummed out, her voice even softer. "Ms. Jose comes from a good family; she's beautiful, rich, and graduated from a top school."

At the intersection, Jack stopped the car, still looking straight ahead. "I'm not with Kelsey for those reasons."

"I get it," Nancy said, "Ms. Jose is really gorgeous and has a great vibe. You'll be happy with her for sure."

Jack nodded. "Thanks."

The light turned green, and Jack hit the gas, moving forward.

Nancy felt super awkward. It seemed like no matter what she said tonight, Jack wasn't gonna budge. His attitude was colder than ever.

When they got to the hotel, Jack walked her up.

"I paid for three days. Stay here for now, and once Kelsey and I find you a place, you can move there," Jack said.

Nancy was taken aback. "You and Ms. Jose are helping me find a place? Jack, won't she be mad at you for helping me? Won't it cause problems between you two?"

"No," Jack replied without missing a beat, "Kelsey isn't that petty. It was her idea to help you out."

Nancy was speechless.

"I gotta go." Jack glanced at his phone and turned to leave.

Nancy instinctively took a few steps forward, urgently calling, "Jack."

When Jack turned around, Nancy rushed over and hugged him tightly.

Jack froze, and after realizing what was happening, he pushed Nancy away.

"Jack, thank you," Nancy said, standing on tiptoe to kiss Jack's shirt collar.

The next second, Jack shoved her away forcefully.

Then Jack left without looking back.

When Jack got home, forty minutes had passed.

Kelsey had already showered. She was wearing Jack's shirt, lounging on the sofa watching TV, and munching on a peach.

Hearing the door open, Kelsey immediately put down the fruit plate and rushed over. She jumped up, wrapping her legs around Jack's waist, clinging to him. Then she started kissing him.

Jack instinctively supported her hips, holding her, feeling her sweetness and passion. His cold heart seemed to ignite, gradually heating up.

Kelsey and Jack kissed from the door to the sofa.

In the heat of the moment, Kelsey reached to pull Jack's shirt, but felt something sticky.

Kelsey instinctively opened her eyes and saw a bright red stain on Jack's white shirt collar.

Kelsey asked, "What's this?"

Jack turned his head and was also stunned. Suddenly, the image of Nancy hugging him at the hotel flashed in his mind.

Kelsey read something from Jack's expression, and her enthusiasm instantly halved. "Is this Nancy's?"

Although it was a question, her tone was very certain.

Kelsey thought, 'If it wasn't Nancy's, whose could it be?'

Jack held her hand. "Kelsey, let me explain."

Kelsey lay beneath him. "Okay. Explain! I'm listening."

In this situation, Jack felt that no matter what he said, Kelsey wouldn't believe him. But he still had to explain; he couldn't let Kelsey misunderstand and hold a grudge.

Jack said, "After I took her to the hotel, she suddenly rushed over and hugged me."

Kelsey raised an eyebrow. "She hugged you, and you just let her? You didn't push her away?"

"I did push her away," Jack said helplessly, "The whole thing lasted only a few seconds. I really didn't notice this spot."

"A few seconds?" Kelsey's eyes sparkled. "Are you that quick?"

Jack was stunned. After a few seconds, he finally reacted.

Kelsey burst into laughter. She pinched his cheek. "I'm just messing with you. Since I agreed to let you take her, it means I trust you. Why are you so worked up?"