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.

practice. She admitted it was still tough—even the simplest sounds wouldn't

Herbert reassured her. "You haven't started treatment yet. The test results show your nerves have healed much more than before, which is why you're suddenly making some sounds. You'll recover faster

If her body was healing on its own, maybe her chances of

her thumb into

Herbert would have to take his eyes off the road to watch, and

all the way to

Jessica got out and

whether to call 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

Secretary Allen

Lawson asked me to drive you back to Riverside City as soon

him

helpless. "Mrs. Lawson,

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

his arm around Jessica's shoulders and steered

caught up, his tone urgent. "Mrs. Lawson, President Lawson

She took out her phone and sent Timothy a

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