He was searching for a reason to refuse.

"If you hadn't said it so directly, maybe you'd have your guard up. But since you did, there's really nothing left to hide. It's been seven years-it's time she met her grandparents. Can you help smooth things over?"

Of everyone around him, only Vince could talk to Jessica.

As for Vince-what reason was there to keep him at arm's length? Maybe he was his brother-in-law. However Vince treated Jessica, he didn't mind at all.

"It's a tall order. And honestly, you should keep your guard up with me. If you trust me this much, I'm afraid I'll feel too guilty stealing your thunder."

In short, he was going to decline. No need for Jessica to get the wrong idea and think he was playing mediator between husband and wife.

"Still looking for your little sister? I might have a lead. The odds are decent."

Timothy decided to play his trump card.

Vince replied right away, "It won't be easy, but I'll give it a shot. If it doesn't work out, don't blame me."

"I trust you."

"Give me a hint."

a good

want to get your hopes up. Let me confirm

found out

he'd leave it to him. A few days

had no idea

really knew how to put him to

was nothing for it-Vince grabbed his

already at

Today's tasks weren't too

character designs she'd sketched before were inspired by research she'd done

style, so she needed to redesign everything from

once the character look was finalized could the rest of the

fully absorbed at her desk, fingers flying over the

The doorbell rang.

got up and answered it. Vince stood on the doorstep, arms laden

poured him a cup

and pen on the coffee table. She scribbled a line: “Mr.

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