"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

because Timothy didn't see the need for

believed there was still

present tonight, it was the

Ines might have tried to

with money and

appeal to her

that her grandmother was her first

away, her grandmother had asked Jessica to carry

that was the way to reach

all her travels in and out of the country, Ines still hadn't found another

creative spark-was nearly impossible

She needed Jessica.

grow. They desperately needed

didn't want

entire drive, Ines

whether Sheila could become her student,

the tea and handed them the

sat beside Timothy. He draped one arm over the back of her

menu close to her with his other hand as he

you'd like?" His voice was low and gentle, with that

leaned in, it was as if he

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