Chapter 149

Jessica caught the meaning behind Latonia's words right away.

It wasn't that the Wheeler Group couldn't stand their ground against the Lawsons -it just hadn't come to that point yet.

To Latonia and Herbert, Jessica was nothing more than a former neighbor. They might offer her a small favor out of courtesy, but anything beyond that was unlikely.

She simply wasn't important enough to them.

And a relationship so shallow shouldn't be burdened by her troubles.

After finishing her conversation with Latonia, Jessica left the hotel.

Latonia had chosen not to meet her at the Wheeler estate this time.

Jessica had long grown used to the ebb and flow of people's kindness. Compared to others, Latonia had already shown her more respect, even taking care not to hurt her feelings.

Jessica wasn't sure if she should feel grateful or just quietly disappointed.

After all, this whole mess had started because of her-she couldn't just wash her hands of it. But she also didn't want to cause Herbert unnecessary trouble.

It looked like going back home was off the table.

Jessica hailed a cab and asked the driver to take her to the amusement park.

wandered without a plan, letting her thoughts

laughter rang out-on the merry-go-round, at the ring

concession stands. Couples walked hand in hand. Parents pushed strollers or

she found herself near the Ferris

heard somewhere that if a couple kissed beneath the

was huge. The odds of running into Timothy seemed

down, rummaged through her bag, and pulled out her phone. She

looked up, she spotted Timothy

up

They were kissing.

hand went slack. Her phone slipped from her fingers

a tiny green leaf from Timothy's hair. "Look, Timothy, you've got a leaf

Timothy's phone

flashed across

stared at it, his gaze

answer and let her know we're by the Ferris wheel. Henry told me today that he's never been to

had already spotted Jessica in the

thought of Jessica's stubborn streak, her reckless

more days—maybe then she'd realize just how enviable

but Henry tugged on her

go on the pirate ship ride? Will you come with

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