Timothy's eyes narrowed suddenly, sharp with suspicion.

If it were Mabel, she wouldn't have stayed silent on the line.

Could it be Jessica?

Sheila caught the change in Timothy's expression. Truth be told, she'd already guessed it was Jessica.

But Timothy's gaze soon returned to normal. His voice was calm and measured. "There's a restaurant on the third floor. Go ahead and order something-I need to return a call and I'll join you soon."

"Alright."

The moment Sheila stepped out, Timothy pulled out his phone and dialed Jessica.

The call was instantly disconnected.

She still had him blocked.

Timothy wasted no time and called Mabel instead.

She answered right away.

"Is my wife home?"

the household, Mabel's days had been packed with chores. She'd been so busy, she'd completely forgotten to check if Mrs. Bennett was

I'll go check

the young master. Maybe she'd come home after breakfast to catch up on sleep. That's

knocked on the bedroom door.

the bed neatly made-not

She came home from the hospital this morning, borrowed my phone to call you, then said she was craving those crystal dumplings from Velvet Fork, and went out. I've been busy all day and didn't notice when she left-or if she's come

was Jessica who'd called

your phone? Didn't you tell her to take me

to use that ring that lets

from my phone and then used her own phone to talk

her, and if she comes back, let

that, Timothy ended the

to say. Normally, they

wanted to see what

if she just got herself a new phone instead of borrowing

that thought, Timothy rang

latest foldable smartphone. Have it delivered to The

"For Mrs. Bennett?"

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