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 kept

didn't see the need for Jessica to

believed there was still room

tonight, it was the perfect

tried to persuade Jessica from a career or financial

money and status no longer issues, those arguments meant little

could appeal to

that her grandmother was her

Jessica to

was the way to reach

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

creative spark-was nearly impossible to

She needed Jessica.

to grow. They desperately needed artists

didn't want

entire drive, Ines was buzzing with

Sheila could become

over the tea and handed them the

He draped one arm over

her with his other hand as he flipped it

was low and gentle, with that

was as if he was sheltering

arm.

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