"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."

pressed tightly together. "Jessica, you know about my past. I had Herbert before I was married, but his father 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 that he brought Herbert and me back to live

could already

took a little digging for Herbert's father to realize it had to do with

Jessica find a divorce lawyer. Timothy was showing his power, making it clear

in such

phone tightened, her thoughts tangled and

"Jessica?"

voice pulled her back. Jessica quickly typed: "I'm sorry I've dragged you all into this. I shouldn't have asked Herbert for help. It

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

family to finally come together. I

to speak made her even more

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