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?"

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

sir. I'll go check her

looking after the young master. Maybe she'd come home after breakfast to catch

on the bedroom door. No

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

not here. 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

really was Jessica

she borrow your phone? Didn't you tell her to

to use that ring that lets her speak,

and then used her own phone to

and if she comes

that, Timothy ended the

anything urgent to

wanted to see what it

it would be so much easier if she just got herself a new

thought, Timothy rang up Secretary

and pick up the latest foldable smartphone. Have

"For Mrs. Bennett?"

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