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.

herself

because Timothy didn't see the need for Jessica

believed there was

of them present tonight, it was the perfect

few years ago, Ines might have tried to persuade Jessica from a career or financial

with money

could appeal

had once confided that her grandmother

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

thought, that was

and out of the country, Ines still hadn't

creative spark-was nearly impossible

She needed Jessica.

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

want

entire drive, Ines was buzzing with

and because this might determine whether Sheila could become her

the tea and handed them

Timothy. He draped one arm

her with his

voice was low and gentle, with that

as if he was sheltering Jessica in

arm.

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