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.

I'll go check her

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

knocked on the

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

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

really was Jessica who'd called

Didn't you tell her to take

sir. But I think she wanted to use that ring that lets her speak, so she

and then used her own phone to talk

if she comes back, let me know right

that, Timothy ended

have anything urgent to say. Normally,

she just wanted to see what it

got herself a

thought, Timothy rang

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

"For Mrs. Bennett?"

"Yes."

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