There wasn't a sound on the other end of the line.

"Jessica?"

Jessica hung up.

Timothy waited for her response, but all he got was the flat, repetitive beep of a disconnected call.

Jessica took the ice pack from Mabel and lay down on the bed, pressing it gently to her swollen eyes.

Mabel spoke in a low voice. "Ma'am, I'll go warm up the food. Once you're finished with the ice, don't forget to come have dinner."

She quietly left the bedroom.

A moment later, her phone rang-Timothy's number lit up the screen.

Mabel frowned.

The nerve of Mr. Lawson, flying overseas with their son to chase after another woman, leaving his wife all alone.

She really didn't want to answer, but after some thought, she picked up.

As soon as she answered, Timothy's voice came through.

"Has Jessica been crying?"

least he had a shred of conscience, Mabel thought. He still cared enough

can't say for sure if she cried. She just woke up, but her

and come see me. I've

Mabel's face lit up.

I'll tell her right

know-if she doesn't come this time, I can't guarantee when

instructions,

he was always busy. He had to impose a sense of urgency, to make sure she'd come-make her

Jessica as soon as possible, but seeing her lying down with the ice pack, she decided to

perfect chance for Jessica to mend things with Mr. Lawson and their son.

long after, Jessica emerged

cleaning, but hurried over to

on her phone and showed

looked pale, her refined features

"Don't you miss Mr. Lawson and your little

Jessica shook her head.

Jessica had always cherished her husband and son above all else. Clearly, their actions had hurt her

now, who knows when you'll get another chance? He wants to make up for the wedding photos-maybe it's a sign things are improving. Maybe he'll even plan a new wedding ceremony, ma'am.

Retake the wedding photos?

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