"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.

herself kept it

Timothy didn't see the need for Jessica

there was still room for

of them present tonight, it

to

money and

Ines could appeal

confided that her grandmother was

Jessica to carry on her

was the way

still hadn't found another animator who could create work that

nearly impossible to find

She needed Jessica.

desperately needed

didn't want

Ines was buzzing with

this might determine whether Sheila could become her student, Timothy's attitude toward

server brought over the tea and handed

He draped one arm over the back of her

to her with his other hand as

you'd like?" His voice was low and

was as if he was

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