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.

Jessica herself kept

see the need

was still room for

of them present tonight,

Ines might have tried to persuade Jessica from

money and status no longer

appeal to

that her

she passed away, her grandmother had asked Jessica to carry on her

was the way to

of the country, Ines still hadn't found another animator who could create work that instantly captivated

spark-was nearly impossible to

She needed Jessica.

They desperately needed

didn't want to

drive, Ines

might determine whether Sheila could become her student, Timothy's attitude toward Jessica

the tea and handed

Timothy. He draped one arm over the back of her

her with his other hand

voice was

he leaned in, it was as if he was

arm.

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