Chapter 148

"Jessica, I'm so sorry. I had no idea you were married to Timothy before-l shouldn't have said those things. Please, don't take it to heart."

Jessica smiled and pulled out her phone, typing a quick message: "Mrs. Reynolds, it's alright. I know you meant well. By the way, was there something urgent you wanted to talk about?"

"Let's sit down first."

Once they were seated, Latonia let out a weary sigh. "Timothy's... well, he's something of a legend. You marrying him is a blessing, really. Why are you suddenly talking about divorce?"

So even Mrs. Reynolds had heard about it...

Jessica tapped out another message: "Did Herbert tell you?"

"In a way," Latonia admitted. "He wouldn't say much at first, but his father scolded him yesterday. When I pressed, he finally told me."

about my past. I had Herbert before I was married, but his father and I truly loved each other. His family opposed us, and we had to separate for a long time. It was only after he became

already guess the

father to realize it had to do with

divorce lawyer. Timothy was showing his power, making it clear he

her advisor, who had left in such a hurry that

her phone tightened, her thoughts

"Jessica?"

I've dragged you all into this. I shouldn't have asked

could sense Jessica's sadness. Jessica had been unable to speak since childhood, but she was always

so much for our family to finally come together. I don't want Herbert's father to be caught

and fair-minded, and she knew Jessica's inability to speak made her even more sensitive than most. If she

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