Zachary and Mrs. Zimmerman climbed into the car while Jessica stood on the curb, watching them drive away.

As soon as the door closed, Zachary turned to Mrs. Zimmerman. "I think we should get Jessica her own car-something comfortable, with a driver. She'll need

it to get around, especially with everything going on."

Mrs. Zimmerman nodded in agreement, and instructed their chauffeur to take them straight to the dealership.

Meanwhile, Timothy had just stepped outside. From a distance, he caught sight of the family together, but he didn't approach. He lingered on the sidewalk, letting them leave before heading toward his own car.

Jessica walked out through the hospital's front entrance, and only then did Timothy start his engine and follow her at a distance.

When Jessica hailed a cab, Timothy kept his car close behind, trailing her through the city streets.

Inside the taxi, Jessica pulled out her phone and dialed Herbert Wheeler.

Herbert answered almost immediately, his voice brightening the moment he heard

it was her. He was clearly thrilled that she was back and wanted to meet up.

at the Zimmerman Estate? Maybe take a bike ride around the grounds?" she suggested, her tone light and

children's art contest, when the host had mentioned that the paper- cutting piece she'd made for her grandfather had

Where are you? I'll come

of your way. Let's just meet

Jessica's taxi

a little ways off and watched as Jessica

here, his mood grew heavy. Ever since he'd learned she was Salome Zimmerman, it struck him that he'd never brought her to this place-not once. Yet, this was her ancestral home. As kids, they'd

wife dutiful, quiet, always putting his needs first. He'd completely overlooked the fact that she needed support, too; that she had feelings, hopes, and desires

by the gate, scanning the area as if

Herbert lived

later. The moment he parked and climbed out, Jessica's face lit

were radiant, dazzling

He felt

that, he thought. She just never smiles like

to the

name.

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