Chapter 129

Ines was the animation director at Riverside Media Institute, and Jessica was one of the school's alumni.

That comic-style version of The Grand Canal, Venice...

Timothy clenched his fist. His silent little wife really was something-she'd managed to keep this from him for seven whole years!

No wonder Ines said that deciding whether to take Sheila on as a student had something to do with Jessica.

Timothy spoke up, his tone even, "Ines, did you know Jessica was my wife all along?"

"Not for very long, actually," Ines replied. "The Lawson Group made your marriage certificate public— I just happened to see it online. That's when I realized Jessica had married you. The last time I visited your house, it was because I wanted to surprise her. Unfortunately, she wasn't home. I was a bit disappointed."

Ines glanced sideways at Jessica, her eyes full of admiration.

Jessica happened to meet her gaze, a wave of guilt welling up inside her.

Back when she chose to give up her career, her mentor had been heartbroken.

again, thinking that after seven years of marriage Jessica's life would have settled down. She offered Jessica another opportunity-but Jessica had turned her down

they ever

But she wasn't.

was still nothing but appreciation in her

his fingertips together

and she'd definitely been home—yet somehow, she'd hidden herself away. After Ines left, Jessica showed up with the

Jessica looked at Ines and

Once I realized you'd married President Lawson, I understood why you decided to step away from your career. President Lawson is a remarkable man—someone well worth spending your

the words pleasing

and anger Jessica had stirred up in him seemed to melt away. But Jessica didn't dare say

Timothy. If Ines ever found out her marriage was on the verge of collapse, she'd

"Ines,

Jessica on board, I learned sign language specifically so we could communicate more easily. Miss Howard,

balled her hand

clear Ines had always valued Jessica

to take her on as a student, but now, things

couldn't bear the idea of losing out to someone

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