If she still couldn't find a solution, she'd think of another way to speak with

Timothy.

[At the hospital. Everything okay?]

[Yeah.]

[Send me the address-I'll come find you.]

Jessica sent him the location of a nearby café.

When she got inside, she ordered a glass of warm water. She took a few more painkillers—just in case. The last thing she needed was for Herbert, being a doctor, to notice something was off.

Half an hour later, Herbert rushed in, still looking a bit disheveled. There was a dark bruise at the corner of his mouth.

Jessica's brows knitted together. Mrs. Reynolds had told her his father hit him.

Herbert slid into the chair, adjusted his glasses, and managed a smile. "Hey, Little Mute. Want anything to drink?"

So much had happened-enough to

find her-and yet, even after being hit, Herbert could

heavily, *Does

quickly recovered. "You mean my lip? It's just a scratch. Doesn't hurt at

talk about his

choice but to be blunt. *Has Timothy been giving you trouble?*

paused, a shadow crossing

moment. "Did my mom

lawyer, and I won't ask you to introduce me to anyone else. Talk to your family-see if it's possible to communicate with Timothy peacefully,*

how are

sorrow in her eyes. With her personality, she

haven't even sorted out your own problems,

Don't worry about it. The Wheeler Group can handle a

grew anxious. If this were just a little "turbulence," Mrs. Reynolds never would have

exactly what Timothy's

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