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.

time at the Zimmerman Estate? Maybe take a bike ride

all, the Zimmermans' daughter, and oddly enough, she'd never really explored the 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 grandfather had been donated to the estate.

are you? I'll come

don't have to go out of

hour later, Jessica's taxi pulled up outside the

little ways off and watched as Jessica stepped

this place-not once. Yet, this was her ancestral home. As kids, they'd both come here with the adults, laughing

the perfect wife dutiful, quiet, always putting his needs first. He'd completely overlooked the fact that she needed support, too; that she had feelings, hopes, and desires

scanning the area as

Herbert lived

Jessica's face lit up-she wayed to him beaming. Herbert strode over, his own

dazzling beneath the golden

tighten. He felt a

he thought. She just never smiles like that at

to the ticket

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