Jessica sat in the passenger seat and immediately spotted Timothy.

Herbert was behind the wheel, eyes sharp on the road ahead, but he couldn't miss Timothy either.

They were almost at Jessica's house now, and the car slowed considerably. Herbert glanced at her, sensing her anxiety.

Without hesitation, Jessica signed, "Herbert, just keep driving."

The last thing she wanted was to run into Timothy-especially now, with Herbert

by her side. Knowing Timothy's temper, she could already imagine the argument that would follow.

Herbert pressed his foot to the gas.

Out on the sidewalk, Timothy was standing face-to-face with Secretary Allen, his gaze fixed on the passing traffic. Something about the car caught Timothy's attention a flash of familiarity.

Secretary Allen noticed Timothy staring and turned to look as well.

"Ma'am..."

But the car sped by without even a pause.

Through the window, Timothy caught sight of Jessica. He took an unconscious step forward, but the vehicle was already disappearing down the block.

face, his presence turning icy and oppressive. Secretary Allen ducked his head, barely

then they

gaze away. His voice was

Allen snapped

frosty stare was unreadable. "You've been here

I arrived this morning, Mr. Herbert was

shot Allen a frosty glare and

after him, voice tight with panic. "President Lawson, I just didn't want you and Mrs. Lawson to

slid into the passenger seat. The door was still

standing outside, Timothy's forceful presence

you ever hide news about my wife from me again..." Timothy paused, letting

Snap-

slammed the door and

the road,

quietly, "do you want to

sudden appearance. All she wanted was

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