Chapter 221

She picked up her phone, surprised to see an incoming video call from Herbert Wheeler.

Ever since that day outside the amusement park, when Timothy had forcibly taken her away from the café, she'd been worried about dragging Herbert into her troubles and hadn't contacted him since. Herbert, for his part, hadn't reached out to her, either.

Jessica hesitated for a moment, then accepted the call and propped her phone up on its stand.

As soon as the video connected, Herbert's cheerful face appeared on the screen. He waved at her with a big, playful grin.

Jessica couldn't help but smile and wave back.

Herbert's expression softened into seriousness. "Little Mute," he said gently, "do you want to speak again?"

paused, caught

had asked her this before tonight, she would have given

was almost within reach. Hope filled her chest. For the

reason: his treatment plan had finally passed clinical trials. Every person who participated in the tests had

get her

signed quickly at the screen, "Why are you asking me this all of

news. A doctor friend of mine overseas has spent the past seven years researching a

with her biggest flaw, Jessica couldn't help

had taken her all over the country, seeking a cure. Jessica had probably stopped believing in miracles a long time

what happened with your grandmother hit you hard. But have you ever thought about what she wanted most? She wanted you to be healed. I know she's gone now, but if you could stand at her grave and call out to her-Grandma'-don't you think she'd hear you, wherever she is? Little Mute, will

needed was a

she signed,

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