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?"

with chores. She'd been so busy, she'd completely forgotten to check if Mrs. Bennett was

moment, sir. I'll go check her

she'd come home after breakfast to

on the bedroom door. No

she pushed it open. The room was empty, the bed neatly made-not a trace

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

really was

Didn't you tell

use that ring that lets

used her own

if she

Timothy ended the

probably didn't have anything urgent to say. Normally, they

maybe she just wanted

just got herself a new phone instead of borrowing Mabel's all the

thought, Timothy rang

the latest foldable smartphone. Have it delivered to The

"For Mrs. Bennett?"

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