Chapter 68

There wasn't a sound on the other end of the line.

"Jessica?"

Jessica hung up.

Timothy waited for her response, but all he got was the flat, repetitive beep of a disconnected call.

Jessica took the ice pack from Mabel and lay down on the bed, pressing it gently to her swollen eyes.

Mabel spoke in a low voice. "Ma'am, I'll go warm up the food. Once you're finished with the ice, don't forget to come have dinner."

She quietly left the bedroom.

A moment later, her phone rang-Timothy's number lit up the screen.

Mabel frowned.

The nerve of Mr. Lawson, flying overseas with their son to chase after another woman, leaving his wife all alone.

She really didn't want to answer, but after some thought, she picked up.

As soon as she answered, Timothy's voice came through.

"Has Jessica been crying?"

a shred of conscience, Mabel thought.

just woke up, but her eyes are

and come see me.

Mabel's face lit up.

I'll tell her right

her know-if she doesn't come this time, I can't guarantee

those instructions, Timothy

impose a sense of urgency, to make

to tell Jessica as soon as possible, but seeing her lying down with

for Jessica to mend things with Mr. Lawson

long after, Jessica emerged

but hurried over to pass along

typed out her reply on her phone and showed it

looked pale, her refined features drained

really should go," Mabel urged gently. "Don't you miss Mr. Lawson and your

Jessica shook her head.

cherished her husband and son above all

but he's made time this trip. If you don't go now, who knows when you'll get another chance? He wants to make up for the wedding photos-maybe it's a sign things are improving. Maybe he'll even plan a new wedding ceremony, ma'am. You shouldn't let a chance

Retake the wedding photos?

Hold a new ceremony?

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