Chapter 598

"Timothy, if she won't answer your call, it won't make a difference if you ring me instead. Even if I hand her the phone, she still won't pick up."

"She might not have heard it. We agreed-tonight, six o'clock, dinner at The Silverthread Eatery."

Vince checked his watch-it was already eight.

If Jessica had actually promised Timothy, she would have shown up. Or maybe

she had said yes just to avoid a confrontation, never intending to go.

"Stop waiting for her."

They were both sharp; Timothy wasn't that naïve.

"She promised me. She's never lied to me before. She'll come, I know she will- just tell her for me."

Vince frowned. Had that recent surgery dulled Timothy's senses? This was so obvious-how could he not see it?

"I'll go check. Gotta go."

upstairs and knocked on Jessica's

"Come in."

opened the door and found Jessica hunched over her computer, fully

There was no sign she intended to leave for dinner-besides, she'd already eaten at home

looking for you. He even

of the mouse

said you agreed to

single time. Why should

"Alright. Got it."

room. Jessica picked up her

calls and messages from Timothy. She glanced at

Vince called Timothy back.

if she goes, she won't be able to

her she won't get stuck. She can leave whenever she

trust you anymore? Are you just going to sit there and guilt-trip her until she gives in? That old trick again-using her sense

a farewell dinner, Henry's here too. We even got her a gift. Tomorrow

by, anxiety clawed at him. He tried to

you anymore. You're just trying to make me feel

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