"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."

and I 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

could already

for Herbert's father to realize it had

divorce lawyer. Timothy was showing his power, making it clear he could cut off anyone

left in such a hurry that morning.

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 won't happen

sadness. Jessica had been unable to speak since childhood, but she was always so considerate, always helping out wherever she could.

just... it took so much for our family to finally

Latonia prided herself on being understanding and fair-minded, and she knew Jessica's inability to speak made her even more sensitive than most. If she

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