The Devil's Sweetheart

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Heather is his secret. His beautiful little secret. She took his heart away long before he knew, but he can't call her own. There is never a day he doesn't think of her and wishes she was by his side. When Jennie brought the topic unexpectedly, Francis was afraid Jennie would misunderstand, thinking he is treating her well only because he loves Heather. It is the very reason he denied his feelings earlier, but at last, Jennie had noticed his feelings long back.

''Jennie, child, if you have misunderstood my intentions of taking care of you only because of your mom, push those thoughts aside. No word can describe how much you mean to me, nothing that could lessen my love for you, as you have it now and for all eternity. You are the answer to every time I looked up at the skies and asked for a miracle.'' Francis gently said, taking Jennie's hand. Jennie tightly grabbed his hand when he first took her into his arms. Even it was for a while, she had Francis's heart forever.

''I would never doubt your unconditional love towards me, Francy. If all the children get a father like you, their future will surely be perfect.'' Jennie glanced up at him with a smile that assured him. No matter how much she loves Lisa, Francis would always be her number one superhero in her eyes,

''Now I can sleep peacefully,'' Francis said with a sigh of relief. Little did he know, Jennie is not done with him yet.

''It's already late. Stay back tonight. I will inform Lisa.'' Just when Francis was about to dial Lisa's number, Jennie cut him off.

''Don't call him. Francy. He will throw tantrums at you.'' Lisa has turned into a possessive wife lately, and like a kid, he compares with Francis in everything. ''Let me message him first.'' Jennie unlocked her mobile and quickly texted him. ''I have informed him to stay alone for today. But we both know the moment he sees the message, he will rush here.''

''Selfish, ungrateful brute. Is he starting a war with me? He should be thankful that I have given my precious princess.'' Francis muttered. He is regretting not torturing Lisa like a typical father-in-law.

''What did you say, Francy? I did not hear properly.'' Jennie asked curiously.

''Nothing,'' Francis dismissed her thoughts. ''Had your dinner?''

''Yep. I met Jisoo and had dinner with him,'' Jennie added. ''If you are free, let's go for a walk.''

''If Heather sees me, she will assume I have lied about-''

''I never thought you are such a scared cat, Francy,'' Jennie yelled, startling him. ''Meet me at the backside garden.'' Having said that, Jennie unlocked the door and stomped out of the room, leaving Francis in bafflement.

''Trouble is brewing. Jennie will definitely investigate me until she got all the information,'' Francis muttered and reluctantly strolled out of the room.

....

While waiting for Francis, Jennie relaxed, sitting on the garden bench, enjoying the night sky. Francis arrived, making sure that Heather did not notice him and spoke up. "Someone wanted to take a walk in the garden?''

''Ignore that little bird, Francy.'' Jennie giggled, clearing the withered leaves that have fallen on the bench, and invited him to sit. ''You know why I called you, right? Quickly spill the beans.''

''You already know about my feelings. What more you want to know?'' Francis asked, settling on the bench.

''My investigation only reached the tip of the iceberg.'' Replied Jennie with a mischievous smile. She asked her Meemaw about the past events, but she would only tell that her mom loved Max and married him. She tried to pry more details from her mouth, but Margaret is way smarter.