Pain.

Of course it hurt.

But he couldn't live without a wife.

A man without a wife-how pitiful is that?

He understood it now.

Whatever it took, he had to win Jessica back during this time—no matter what.

Seven years of marriage had taught him she truly loved him.

He didn't believe that after just two short months, her feelings could have vanished so completely.

"I'm hanging up."

Timothy had no desire to continue this conversation with Yates.

After ending the call, he pressed his fingers to his brow, massaging away the tension.

What Yates had suggested wasn't impossible—if it really happened, it would be a nightmare.

He needed a foolproof plan.

The next morning, Timothy returned to Lawson Mansion.

Phelps Lawson looked stunned. "You're telling me she's Salome?"

"That's right."

Phelps had always worried Timothy might have something going on with Sheila, which was why he'd been so against the idea of divorce in the first place.

If not for the fear that Jessica would reveal the truth, the old man never would have intervened in the divorce at all.

was after Salome, and that the elders

he'd side with the family

he knew Jessica was Salome, given the ties between

was still reeling,

mute by birth. It's selective mutism—she

stakes, making it harder for Phelps to support

from the family elders, the old man would bear it

the truth, or are you

joke about something

If Jessica was Salome, then she was more than

Phelps looked up. "You little scoundrel. Why are you telling me

explained how he'd used the secret about Salome to pressure Jessica into registering their

you went to file for divorce, but had no intention

I decided to marry her, I never once thought

he'd been worried sick Timothy might rekindle

never planned

have. As your grandfather, all I want is a peaceful, happy family. If things at home are a

house treats Jessy better

let anyone else find out about this for

greater the risk

Phelps more

matters like this, his grandfather was just as

intent on

wanted to spend every spare moment

when Secretary

Lawson, we've found

"Let me see it."

handed over

for

father was in prison.

up a visit. I

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