Jessica raised her hand, her tone calm and distant. "I have things to do."

"Go ahead, then," Timothy replied, making no attempt to stop her.

They hardly exchanged a handful of words, yet there was no anger between them for once, a rare and fragile sort of peace.

Perhaps that was why Timothy didn't dwell on it. He simply assumed she'd come for a follow-up on her throat.

Afterward, he headed to the DNA testing center and handed over the paperwork.

He'd provided a hair sample, but even with rush processing, it would take two or three business days.

The staff told him they'd text when the results were ready, so he could come pick up the paternity report in person.

With that done, Timothy had the driver take him to Jessica's apartment complex.

When they arrived, he didn't get out. Instead, he sat in the car, staring up at her floor from the parking lot.

He stayed there for a full hour before finally telling the driver to take him back to the Howard family home.

he walked in, Sandra

wanted to bring Jessica back, but she simply hadn't given

then apologize. Married couples should

as simple as

see," he

been married for seven years, and you still won't let me meet your wife. Your mom never got the chance to meet her, but you should at least let your grandma see her let me

his mother brought a familiar ache

she was pregnant, she'd written many letters, all meant for him and his sister. Her

had been not

grow up, get married, and start families of

eyes grew

In

bringing Jessica to meet his grandparents. Now, though, be seemed hesitant, conflicted. It was clear he didn't want to keep Jessica a secret anymore-but he still hadn't agreed to bring her over, probably because

time to apologize to her,"

The longer you leave it, the worse it gets.

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