There was a light tap on the door before it eased open. Jessica lifted her eyes, and they locked with Davis, who had stepped into the room.
"You're back," she greeted softly.
Davis gave a slight nod, but his expression seemed distant, heavy with something unsaid.
Jessica's brow furrowed. "What is the problem?" she asked, sensing his unusual demeanor.
Davis sighed and lowered himself onto the bed beside her. Jessica shifted closer, her gaze searching and probing into his face.
"You need to see your grandmother," he said quietly.
Her heart skipped. "What happened?" she asked, her chest tightening in trepidation.
"Bernice and Cassandra have been sanctioned for their evil acts."
"Jessica blinked, startled. "Sanctioned? What kind of sanction?" Her heart raced as she held his gaze, needing clarity.
"Their ties with the Santiago family have been severed. No doubt Grandma must be feeling terrible about it," Davis explained.
