"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."

truly loved each other. His family opposed us, and we had to separate for a long time. It was only after he became head of Wheeler Holdings that he brought Herbert and me back to live with him. But the rest of the

already guess the

Herbert's father to realize it had to do

showing his power, making it clear he could cut off

had left in such a hurry that morning. Was there trouble on

grip on her phone tightened, her thoughts tangled

"Jessica?"

"I'm sorry I've dragged you all into this. I shouldn't have asked Herbert for help. It

to speak since childhood, but she was always so considerate, always helping out wherever she could.

Latonia said gently. "It's just... it took so much for our family to finally come together. I don't want Herbert's

felt awkward, having to talk to Jessica like this. Latonia prided herself on being understanding and fair-minded, and she knew Jessica's inability to speak made her even more sensitive than

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