Chapter 242

Jessica's hands were full, making conversation impossible.

But Herbert could already guess what she wanted to say.

"Wondering why I'm here?" he asked with a half-smile.

Jessica nodded.

"I came to visit my grandfather's grave, and thought I'd stop by your grandmother's too. I can't even count how many meals she made for me when I was a kid."

Of course, the real reason was to keep Jessica company.

He knew today was the Thanksgiving Day, and Jessica would be here to pay respects to her grandmother and mother.

Herbert reached out, taking the offerings and flowers from Jessica's arms. “Let's do this together."

He loaded the items into the trunk, then opened the car door for her.

She admitted it was still tough—even

more than before, which is why you're suddenly making some sounds. You'll recover faster than most.

hope she hadn't seen in years. If her body

thumb into her palm-a silent

say more. If she started signing, Herbert would have to take his eyes off the road

Allen followed Herbert's car all

Herbert and Jessica got out and walked together to the

President Lawson. But he'd been told simply to pick up Mrs. Lawson and bring her home-nothing more. If he reported that she was visiting the cemetery

Secretary Allen hurried

asked me to drive you back to Riverside

signed, **Tell him

frowned, helpless. "Mrs. Lawson,

translating smoothly. "She says to tell President Lawson she won't be coming

his arm around Jessica's shoulders and steered her toward his car, holding

his tone urgent. "Mrs. Lawson,

him. She took out

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