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?"

the household, Mabel's days had been packed with chores. She'd been so busy, she'd completely forgotten to check if

I'll go

master. Maybe she'd come home after

knocked on the bedroom

room was empty, the bed neatly made-not

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

it really was

your phone? Didn't you tell her

use that

used her own phone to talk through

she comes back,

Timothy

anything urgent to say. Normally, they couldn't

just wanted to

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

thought, Timothy

foldable smartphone. Have it

"For Mrs. Bennett?"

"Yes."

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