When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 855 Playing Matchmaker

As Jessica and Zachary chatted enthusiastically, the former didn’t forget to express concern for Nathaniel. “Are you cold? Would you like me to fetch a coat for you? The wind is quite strong up here in the mountains. We wouldn’t want you catching a cold.”ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Nathaniel took a sip of his wine. “I’m not cold. No need.”

Seeing his indifference, Zachary began stirring up trouble. “Nathaniel, it’s not every day Ms. Quill serves someone. Don’t embarrass her.”

Vivian couldn’t tolerate what he said.

Zachary enjoyed playing matchmaker for Nathaniel and Stella in the past, and now, he’s trying to set up Jessica with Nathaniel?

She walked over and smacked the back of Zachary’s head.

Zachary turned around, and upon seeing Vivian. he asked irritably, “What are you doing?”

Though he raised his voice, he dared not retaliate.

“Come over here,” Vivian commanded.

Zachary was about to stand up and see what she was up to when Jessica chimed in, “Zachary, is this your wife? She looks much safer than those you’ve dated in the past.”

Much safer? Is that a way to compliment a woman?

Vivian was no pushover. With a playful smile, she replied, “Oh, you flatter me! I’m nowhere near as safe as you are. Just look at you—thin as a reed, flat in the front and back. It’s no wonder you haven’t found a boyfriend yet!”

The color drained from Jessica’s face in an instant.

She had always seen herself as quite attractive, the quintessential girl–next–door. She believed that no man could resist her playful charm. Yet now, Vivian had painted her as someone unable to find a boyfriend.

“Zachary, your wife is quite fierce,” Jessica commented.

Zachary had encountered his fair share of women, yet he struggled to navigate the complex subtleties of their interactions. If he truly understood what made a woman pretentious, he wouldn’t have fallen for Stella’s deception in the first place.

“Don’t mind her. She’s always been like that,” Zachary said.

Jessica was taken aback.

She had thought that Zachary would speak up for her, but all he said was “don’t mind her.”

Vivian flashed her a smug smile. You’re still too green to compete with me.

She pulled Zachary aside.

“You’re asking me what’s up? What were you saying to Nathaniel just now?”

“I didn’t say much.” Zachary was perplexed.

“That Jessica’s bad news. She’s clearly interested in Nathaniel. And you’re playing matchmaker for them? Are you out of your mind?”

Vivian didn’t mind if Jessica’s target was Zachary, but Nathaniel belonged to Cecilia and couldn’t be snatched away by Jessica.

Puzzled, Zachary asked, “Are you serious? She’s just a tomboy. How could she possibly have feelings for Nathaniel?”

Vivian’s anger was quelled when she realized he wasn’t intentionally trying to play matchmaker between the two.

“Anyway, you always say you’re guilty toward Cecilia, right? Just don’t repeat the foolish thing you did just now,” Vivian warned.

Zachary’s annoyance vanished when Cecilia was mentioned. “Fine. I understand.”

Reflecting on her words, he thought it made sense. After all, Jessica was now an adult. Even though she used to be a little girl, it was important to be mindful of boundaries.

Only then did Vivian let him go.

At that moment, Mason called out, “The barbecue is ready. Come and eat.”

Immediately, Jessica turned to Nathaniel and said, “I’ll go get you some barbecue. Wait for me.”

Before Nathaniel could even say no, Jessica had already made her way to Mason and Sven. “Could you please pack all of these up for me?”

“All these?” Mason was puzzled, “Why do you need so much?”

“I’m bringing it over for Nathaniel,” Jessica stated matter–of–factly. “Is there a problem?”