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?"

since Mrs. Bennett stopped managing the household, Mabel's days had been packed with chores. She'd been so busy, she'd completely forgotten to check if Mrs. Bennett was

moment, sir. I'll

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

on the bedroom door. No

the bed neatly made-not a trace

those crystal dumplings from Velvet Fork, and went out. I've been busy all day and didn't

really was

she borrow your phone? Didn't you tell her to

to use that ring that lets her

and then used her own phone to

her, and if she comes back, let me know

that, Timothy

to say. Normally,

she just wanted

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

Timothy rang up

and pick up the latest foldable smartphone. Have it delivered to The

"For Mrs. Bennett?"

"Yes."

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