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

see the need for

was still room for

present tonight, it was the perfect

have tried to persuade Jessica from a career

wealthy man, with money and status no longer issues, those arguments meant little to

Ines could appeal

her grandmother was her

Jessica to carry on her love for

thought, that was the way to reach

Ines still hadn't found another

nearly

She needed Jessica.

grow. They desperately needed artists

want to

entire drive, Ines was

Sheila could become

brought over the tea and handed

one arm over the back

menu close to her with his other hand as

was low and gentle, with that warm

way he leaned in, it was as if he was sheltering Jessica in

arm.

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