Jessica caught the meaning behind Latonia's words right away.

It wasn't that the Wheeler Group couldn't stand their ground against the Lawsons -it just hadn't come to that point yet.

To Latonia and Herbert, Jessica was nothing more than a former neighbor. They might offer her a small favor out of courtesy, but anything beyond that was unlikely.

She simply wasn't important enough to them.

And a relationship so shallow shouldn't be burdened by her troubles.

After finishing her conversation with Latonia, Jessica left the hotel.

Latonia had chosen not to meet her at the Wheeler estate this time.

Jessica had long grown used to the ebb and flow of people's kindness. Compared to others, Latonia had already shown her more respect, even taking care not to hurt her feelings.

Jessica wasn't sure if she should feel grateful or just quietly disappointed.

After all, this whole mess had started because of her-she couldn't just wash her hands of it. But she also didn't want to cause Herbert unnecessary trouble.

It looked like going back home was off the table.

Jessica hailed a cab and asked the driver to take her to the amusement park.

She wandered without a plan, letting her thoughts drift.

out-on the merry-go-round, at the ring toss,

hand in hand. Parents pushed strollers or chased after their giggling

herself near

beneath

odds of running into Timothy seemed

rummaged through her bag, and pulled

spotted Timothy and Sheila, holding Henry's hands between

and Sheila was up on tiptoe, pressing her face close to

They were kissing.

breath caught, her eyebrows knitting together as her hand went slack. Her phone slipped

back onto her heels and plucked a tiny green leaf from Timothy's hair. "Look, Timothy, you've got a leaf stuck

then, Timothy's

flashed across the

his

"Is that Jessica? Maybe she's here too. You should answer and let her know we're by

spotted Jessica in

her reckless courage, and simply

own for a few more days—maybe then she'd realize just how enviable her life

started, but Henry tugged on

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