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?"

had been packed with chores. She'd

moment, sir. I'll

night looking after the young master. Maybe she'd come home after breakfast to catch up on sleep. That's

on the bedroom door. No

was empty, the

to call you, then said she was craving those crystal dumplings from Velvet Fork, and went out. I've been busy all day and didn't notice when she left-or if

really was

borrow your phone? Didn't you tell her to take me off

think she wanted to use that

phone and then used her

reach her, and if she comes

Timothy

probably didn't have anything urgent to say.

wanted to see what it

much easier if she just got herself a new phone instead of borrowing Mabel's

Timothy

latest foldable smartphone. Have

"For Mrs. Bennett?"

"Yes."

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