Chapter 17丨Monster-in-law (Jessica's POV)

The apartment

“I am telling you, Jessica, he has already proven himself a failure. It's time to move on.”

“Mom, I think he is really trying. You saw how he cleaned up and made dinner. He is working hard”

“Jessica, it's been, like, two days of this new Conor. Are you really going to forget over three years of failures because he trimmed his hair? He just wants time in bed with you and you know it.”

“It’s not like he has gotten any in a few years…” Jessica muttered humorlessly. “But he is trying to improve. I don’t see any reason to discourage his new attitudes. He has been working at the GrizlHut now for over two months. He seems to really be working hard.”

“Just… don’t open yourself to just be hurt again. I don’t see him being able to be worthy of you, no matter how much effort he puts in.”

“I know mom, but… I want to give him the chance.”

“Nyman is not going to wait for you forever, dear. If you really want him, you need to be prepared to make the separation sooner than later.