She was already one of the top talents in her field.

If Jessica returned to the scene now, and with Ines paving the way and mentoring her... in the future-

No. She couldn't let herself lose.

Timothy's heart was slipping further and further away, stolen by Jessica.

Her hard-won career-she couldn't let Jessica beat her again.

Timothy had practically dragged Jessica back to his room, pressing her against the door as he locked it behind them.

"You still haven't answered my question," he said, his voice low.

He was so close, she could feel his breath on her cheek.

She shoved him away, annoyance flashing in her eyes as she signed furiously, *"And what if I do? When have you ever respected my choices?"*

Jessica's expression was full of stubborn defiance.

"So this is the real you, huh? All that meekness before it was just an act? You kept so

in closer, eyes narrowing. "Tell

want to hear from anyone else.

up. What could she possibly want? Everything she

what had he given her

wasn't good enough for him. Even her own son, after nine months

she hadn't found the love she'd hoped

And maybe that was just as well.

nothing left

Sheila on as her apprentice. Don't worry, I won't stand in their way. I'll tell Ines I have no plans to go

her face the

in his chest, something heavy

he and Jessica spoke different languages; every time

work?" he asked, his gaze

Timothy had been in the dark, but now that he knew, he wondered if letting her work

right. Jessica was living with a disability; she

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