"We've just arrived at the restaurant. Are you free to join us?"

Ines had been longing to see Jessica. She answered immediately, "Of course. Just send me the address."

"I'll text it to you right now."

Ines hung up, feeling a surge of relief.

Thank goodness.

Last time, she'd sent Jessica three or four long messages, only to get a single reply: *I'm sorry, Professor.*

After that, Ines hadn't pushed any further.

But she still hoped for a chance to talk to Jessica face to face.

Seven years of marriage, and their son was already six.

Jessica had married Timothy. With Timothy's financial standing, there was really

no need for her to be a stay-at-home mom if she didn't want to be.

On her last visit to The Gilded Whisper Estates, Ines saw it for herself-staff everywhere, the house immaculate.

Jessica's past was still a mystery to Timothy.

because Jessica herself kept

didn't see the need for Jessica to

was still

both of them present tonight, it

years ago, Ines might have tried to persuade Jessica from a career or

wealthy man, with money

could appeal to

once confided that her grandmother

Jessica to carry

that was the way to reach

the country, Ines still hadn't found another

spark-was nearly impossible to find

She needed Jessica.

so much room to grow. They desperately needed artists who could

didn't want to

entire drive, Ines was buzzing

because this might determine whether Sheila

the tea and handed them

beside Timothy. He draped one arm over

his other hand as he

anything you'd like?" His voice was low

if he was sheltering

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