"Father-In-Law!"
The address descended the area into silence, and a deep blush came over Jessica's cheeks upon realizing what she had just said.
The smile on Maverick's face disappeared, replaced by coldness at the address.
Under his probing gaze, Jessica found herself unable to say a coherent word.
"Wait, you are Jessica?" Maverick squinted his eyes at her, recognizing her from the CCTV recording.
Jessica's widened eyes portrayed her surprise; she hadn't expected her father-in-law to recognize her!
Her lips rose into a sweet smile, and Leila, who was standing between Maverick and her father, felt herself cringing at the sight. She hurriedly averted her gaze, lest her stomach couldn't hold it anymore and she puke.
"Yeah, father-in-law! I am Jessica." It was only after she finished talking that she realized she had addressed him with her secret moniker.
