"Jessica, I'm so sorry. I had no idea you were married to Timothy before-l shouldn't have said those things. Please, don't take it to heart."
Jessica smiled and pulled out her phone, typing a quick message: "Mrs. Reynolds, it's alright. I know you meant well. By the way, was there something urgent you wanted to talk about?"
"Let's sit down first."
Once they were seated, Latonia let out a weary sigh. "Timothy's... well, he's something of a legend. You marrying him is a blessing, really. Why are you suddenly talking about divorce?"
So even Mrs. Reynolds had heard about it...
Jessica tapped out another message: "Did Herbert tell you?"
"In a way," Latonia admitted. "He wouldn't say much at first, but his father scolded him yesterday. When I pressed, he finally told me."
long
already guess
Herbert's father to
Timothy was showing his power, making it clear he could cut
advisor, who had left in such a hurry that morning. Was there trouble on
on her phone tightened, her thoughts tangled and
"Jessica?"
"I'm sorry I've dragged you all into this. I shouldn't have
to speak since childhood, but she was always so considerate, always helping out wherever she could. Latonia was genuinely fond of
much for our family to finally come
understanding and fair-minded, and she knew Jessica's inability to speak made her even more sensitive than most. If she spoke
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