Chapter 340

"Herbert, you don't need to worry about me. I've made it to Aetherion, but..."

Jessica's hands stilled mid-sign.

Herbert knew all too well how much she'd suffered with Timothy, and he'd been hoping for the day she could finally break free. Yet, now that she was here in Aetherion, he didn't feel as relieved or overjoyed as he'd imagined.

He remembered Timothy's threats, written all over his face that day-he'd made it clear he wouldn't let anyone take her away. For her to escape Timothy's grasp, Herbert could only imagine what it had cost her.

He didn't know the details, but the evidence was there: bruised fingerprints on her cheek and a small split at the corner of her mouth.

Jessica noticed Herbert watching her in silence, and continued signing, "My throat hurts..."

Herbert snapped out of his thoughts, concern sharpening his voice. "Is it bad?"

Jessica nodded.

"All right, turn on a lamp and use your phone to take a picture of your throat for me. Let me have a look. And what happened? Why does it hurt so much all of a sudden?"

strength to seek out Vince

strained my voice too

She'd wanted so desperately to speak again,

in pain, he said, "Okay, I'll let you go. Send me the photos as soon

Jessica searched the room, eventually finding a small flashlight. She tied it

jaw ached where the bruises lingered. It took a moment before she could manage to open wide enough, snapping several photos and picking

she could tell-the blood-red streaks and swelling in her throat looked

reply came quickly, his worry evident in the terse

her throat had suffered more than just vocal

was just from overdoing

hurried to prescribe medication, not letting his thoughts spiral any further for now. Once the prescription was ready, he messaged Jessica, asking for her address so he

him her

few minutes later,

to a soft mild diet soups, purees, nothing too hot room temperature is best. I've seen the pictures-there's more than just vocal cord irritation. You're

with embarrassment. She looked away, unable to meet

to talk about

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