Chapter 99

Timothy's eyes narrowed suddenly, sharp with suspicion.

If it were Mabel, she wouldn't have stayed silent on the line.

Could it be Jessica?

Sheila caught the change in Timothy's expression. Truth be told, she'd already guessed it was Jessica.

But Timothy's gaze soon returned to normal. His voice was calm and measured. "There's a restaurant on the third floor. Go ahead and order something-I need to return a call and I'll join you soon."

"Alright."

The moment Sheila stepped out, Timothy pulled out his phone and dialed Jessica.

The call was instantly disconnected.

She still had him blocked.

Timothy wasted no time and called Mabel instead.

She answered right away.

"Is my wife home?"

with chores. She'd been so busy, she'd completely forgotten to check if Mrs.

moment, sir. I'll go check her

been up all night looking after the young master. Maybe she'd come home after

on the

open. The room was empty, the bed neatly made-not a trace that

was craving those crystal dumplings from Velvet Fork, and went out. I've been busy all day and

really was Jessica who'd

you tell her to take

But I think she wanted to use that ring that

my phone and then used her own phone

her, and if she comes back, let

that, Timothy

urgent to say. Normally, they

maybe she just wanted to see what it felt

got herself a new phone instead

Timothy

out today and pick up the latest foldable smartphone.

"For Mrs. Bennett?"

"Yes."

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