Goodbye, My Love
Chapter 963

"Jennie, free tonight?

Let's grab dinner."

Half an hour Later, her response popped up.

"Why the sudden invite? You can't just ask me out to dinner without reason. Spill the beans."

Jimmie shot back a message. "Honestly, it's just dinner. We've been out of touch for a while."

"Alright. I haven't experienced fine dining in ages. I'm game for a lavish dinner, especially since you're footing the bill. See you there!"

Jimmie couldn't help but chuckle at her response.

Angela's Library

By evening, they found themselves seated in the restaurant.

Jimmie could sense something was off with Jennie. Her usual vibrant smile was subdued, tugging at his sympathy.

In an effort to brighten her mood, he ordered her favorite dessert, leaning in with a gentle smile.

"What's been keeping you busy? You've been awfully quiet."

Jennie seemed to perk up a bit after a few bites of dessert. She sighed.

"Succeeding isn't a cakewalk."

Jimmie adjusted his glasses, his smile unwavering. Pouring a drink for

Jennie, he offered, "I stumbled upon a piece about you online today.

Hurley is stirring the pot. I could Lend you a hand? You do know I'ma fairly successful attorney, right?"

Jennie paused, her smile returning as she shook her head.

"I appreciate it, but I've got to face this alone."

She was hell-bent on triumphing over this challenge. It was crucial for her to prove to those who scorned her that Loraine's faith in her wasn't misplaced.

Jimmie furrowed his brows.

"Wouldn't my assistance make things a tad easier?"

His concern wasn't solely based on Marco's request. Seeing this vivacious woman grappling with her situation tugged at his heartstrings. He didn't want her reputation sullied. Jennie shook her head, a serious look in her eyes. "It's different.