Chapter 258

Jessica's gaze fell instantly on the pearl necklace in Sheila's hand-the very

same one Timothy had once given her.

A bitter smile tugged at Jessica's lips.

Just last night, Timothy had shown up at the Zimmerman family's house, clutching that necklace, insisting on returning it to her, telling her she wasn't allowed to sell it again.

He'd even chased her all the way to her small apartment, desperate to explain himself.

Pathetic.

Did he really think she was that much of a fool?

"Jessy, what are you doing at the hospital?" Sheila's voice broke through Jessica's thoughts.

Jessica glanced at her coolly.

Earlier, Kane had called Timothy, practically shouting down the phone in panic, saying that Sheila had "accidentally" fallen from the balcony at Moonstrand Villas. Kane claimed that if Timothy hadn't gotten there in time, Sheila might have died and no one would have known.

Sheila had supposedly fallen from a balcony, and yet here she was, looking perfectly healthy less than twenty-four hours later.

into such

ignored Sheila and strode right

"Jessy..."

look. "There's really nothing going on between Timothy and me. I hope you won't hold

were as cold and

woman, and she knew exactly what she was doing. She'd inserted herself

Jessica had met her,

only made things murkier, which was precisely the

and made

shade paler. "You don't believe me,

same

I know things have been tense

I came back to then

I might have an allergic reaction at a hotel. But I've moved out now. I promise I won't get in your way again. So please, don't make Timothy worry about you anymore. Go home early,

sounded gentle and

every syllable hit

intention of wasting

if Sheila were sharing Timothy's bed right now, Jessica couldn't bring herself to

Sheila, she'd been preparing herself to step

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255