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.

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

old family mansion. The last time she'd thought about it was during a children's art contest, when the host had mentioned that the paper- cutting piece she'd made for her

perfect. Where are you? I'll come pick you

you don't have to go out of your way.

later, Jessica's taxi pulled up outside

parked his car a little ways off and watched

Salome Zimmerman, it struck him 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 the adults, laughing

first. He'd completely

waited by the gate, scanning the area

Herbert lived

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

dazzling beneath the golden

tighten. He felt a sharp, physical pain behind his

that, he thought. She

Herbert headed to the

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