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."

headed upstairs and knocked

"Come in."

Jessica hunched over her computer,

she was working on an animation. There was no sign she

for you. He even called

mouse and glanced

said you

But I lied. He's promised me so many things and never followed through, every single time. Why should I go? I'm afraid if I do, I won't be able to come

"Alright. Got it."

the room. Jessica picked

calls and messages from Timothy. She glanced at them,

Vince called Timothy back.

she's afraid if she

her she won't get stuck. She can

think about it-how many times have you made promises and not kept them? Is it really so strange she doesn't trust you anymore?

just a farewell dinner, Henry's here too. We

ticked by, anxiety clawed at him. He tried to keep himself

to talk to you anymore. You're just

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