Chapter 126

"We've just arrived at the restaurant. Are you free to join us?"

Ines had been longing to see Jessica. She answered immediately, "Of course. Just send me the address."

"I'll text it to you right now."

Ines hung up, feeling a surge of relief.

Thank goodness.

Last time, she'd sent Jessica three or four long messages, only to get a single reply: *I'm sorry, Professor.*

After that, Ines hadn't pushed any further.

But she still hoped for a chance to talk to Jessica face to face.

Seven years of marriage, and their son was already six.

Jessica had married Timothy. With Timothy's financial standing, there was really

no need for her to be a stay-at-home mom if she didn't want to be.

On her last visit to The Gilded Whisper Estates, Ines saw it for herself-staff everywhere, the house immaculate.

Jessica's past was still a mystery to Timothy.

because Jessica herself

the need

believed there was still

present tonight, it was

have tried to persuade Jessica from

of a wealthy man, with money and status no

could appeal to her

confided that her grandmother was

her grandmother had asked Jessica to carry on her love

was the

Ines still hadn't found another animator who could create work that instantly

nearly impossible to

She needed Jessica.

so much room to grow. They desperately needed artists who could blend Eastern flair with

didn't want

entire drive, Ines

coming, and because this might determine whether Sheila could become her student, Timothy's attitude toward Jessica had

over the tea

He draped one arm over the

close to her with his other hand as he flipped it

anything you'd like?" His voice was

as if he was sheltering Jessica in

arm.

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