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

"Come in."

found Jessica hunched over her computer, fully

was working on an animation. There was no sign she intended to leave for dinner-besides,

you. He even called

let go of the mouse and glanced at Vince.

said you

single time. Why should

"Alright. Got it."

the room. Jessica

Timothy. She glanced at them,

Vince called Timothy back.

said she's afraid if she

she won't get stuck.

not kept them? Is it really so strange she doesn't trust you anymore? Are you just going to sit there and

breath. "That's not it. I told her-it's just a farewell dinner, Henry's here too. We even got her a

as each minute ticked by, anxiety clawed at him. He tried

to you anymore.

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