Zachary and Mrs. Zimmerman climbed into the car while Jessica stood on the curb, watching them drive away.

As soon as the door closed, Zachary turned to Mrs. Zimmerman. "I think we should get Jessica her own car-something comfortable, with a driver. She'll need

it to get around, especially with everything going on."

Mrs. Zimmerman nodded in agreement, and instructed their chauffeur to take them straight to the dealership.

Meanwhile, Timothy had just stepped outside. From a distance, he caught sight of the family together, but he didn't approach. He lingered on the sidewalk, letting them leave before heading toward his own car.

Jessica walked out through the hospital's front entrance, and only then did Timothy start his engine and follow her at a distance.

When Jessica hailed a cab, Timothy kept his car close behind, trailing her through the city streets.

Inside the taxi, Jessica pulled out her phone and dialed Herbert Wheeler.

Herbert answered almost immediately, his voice brightening the moment he heard

it was her. He was clearly thrilled that she was back and wanted to meet up.

beautiful day out. What do you say we spend some time at the Zimmerman Estate? Maybe take

about it was during a children's art contest, when the host had mentioned that the paper- cutting piece she'd made

Where are you?

you don't have to go out of your

hour later, Jessica's taxi pulled

parked his car a little ways off and watched as Jessica

that he'd never brought her to this place-not once. Yet, this was her ancestral home. As kids, they'd both come here with

dutiful, quiet, always putting his needs first. He'd completely overlooked the fact that she needed support, too; that she

by the gate, scanning the area as if looking

Herbert lived

five minutes later. The moment he parked and climbed out, Jessica's face lit up-she wayed to him beaming.

smiles were radiant, dazzling beneath

tighten. He felt a sharp, physical

can smile like that, he thought. She just never smiles like that at

Herbert headed to the ticket

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