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.

sir. I'll go

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

knocked on the bedroom

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

the hospital this morning, borrowed my phone 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

was

Didn't you tell her

did, sir. But I think she wanted to use

then used her own

and if she comes back, let me

Timothy

have anything urgent to say. Normally, they couldn't

phone, so maybe she just wanted to

would be so much easier if she just got herself a new phone instead of borrowing

Timothy rang up Secretary

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

"For Mrs. Bennett?"

"Yes."

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