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?"

chores. She'd been so busy, she'd completely forgotten to

I'll go

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

knocked on the bedroom

pushed it open. The room was empty, the bed neatly

you, then said she was craving those crystal dumplings from Velvet Fork, and went out. I've been

really was Jessica who'd

phone? Didn't you tell her to take

I think she wanted to use that ring that

phone and then used her own

if she comes back, let me know right

Timothy ended

anything urgent to say. Normally, they

maybe she just wanted

so much easier if she just got herself a new phone instead of borrowing Mabel's all the

Timothy rang up Secretary

the latest foldable smartphone. Have it delivered to The Gilded

"For Mrs. Bennett?"

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