Chapter 54
Salliestructed in, the sharp click of her heels echoing off the polished floor.”
She leaned against the wall eyes cold and disdainful as she fixed Jessica with a withering look. “You know, for someone who can’t even speak, you’re lucky Timothy mamed you. Instead of making him angry, maybe you should be grateful and treat him right. Honestly, in this house or anywhere else for that matter–no one dares cross him. Are you out of your mind?”
On the way over Sallie had actually given it some thought
With Jessica’s temperament, it was hard to imagine her having an affair, Besides, Sheila was back in the picture now. The last thing Sallie wanted was for Timothy and Shela to get involved again that would be a stain on his otherwise perfect life!!
was better to talk some sense into Jessica Winning Timothy’s heart was what really mattered.
Jessica kept her gaze lowered, silent
Sallie was nearly beside herself. She gritted her tooth. “Fine, if you won’t talk, I will.”
She yanked a chair over sat down opposite Jessica, and looked her up and down with a smug alc
“Don’t say I’m not trying to help you out, as your sister–in–law, Just take a look at your attitude. There are women lined up from one end of Main Street to the other, all hoping to marry Timothy. You landing him was like winning the lottery. And you, of all people, acting so proud? My advice: apologize to Timothy and hold on to your manage
Even after that, Salle couldn’t let it go. “Think about it. You’ve got a wonderful husband, a bright, adorable son, and you live in this enormous house with a life most people only dream about. Are you really willing to throw all that away?‘%
Jessica finally ted her head, meeting Sallie’s haughty gaze. Suddenly, she smiled.
She had manied Timothy because she loved him–not for his money, not for the mansion, not for the privileged life.l
And just because she couldn’t speak, did that mean she deserved the contempt of people like Sallie?!
Sullie’s brow shot up in initation, “What are you smiling at?”
Jessica pulled out her phone, tapped out a message, then turned the screen for Sale to read
“I don’t care about any of that anymore. Timothy’s so wonderful–if someone else wants him, they can have him “2
Sallie shot to her feet, fuming
Tm trying to help you, and thus what lot? Don’t blame me if someone really does take Timothy away from you–I warned you!
With that, she stored out, but paused in the doorway to hurl one last parting shot over her shoulder. “You’ll regret this, just wait and seel’s
Once Salle was gone, sic knew she had to leave. She couldn’t spend another minute in this house
But ut she reached the front door, two bodyguards blocked her path.3
Ma’am, Mr. Lawson said you’re not allowed to leave the house,” one said politely but firmly:
Jessica’s grip lightened around her suitcase handle. So he really meant it!
It looked like she wasn’t getting out today
Defeated, she returned to her bedroom, set her suitcase down, and headed toward the study ”
Mabel, the housekeeper spottell her and humed over. “Ma’am, I’m so glad Mr Lawson finally brought you home%
Jessica could only manage a weary smile as she stepped into the study
She opened her laptop and drafted a divorce agreement.
It was short, to the point inconcilable differences, divorce, and she would leave with nothing.
After double checking the document, she printed two copies and signed her name at the bottom of each
As she stood up, divorce papers in hand, her eyes drifted to a comer by the bookshelf–the very spot where shed once found a scrap of paper covered with Sheila’s
I had disappeared after a few days, probably reclaimed by Timothy
Jussica tore her gaze away, mok the divorce agreement, and returned to the master bedroom
yonce he realized it was missing X
She took her tools out of the suitcase.
Shed promisedLatonia, and a bad mood was no excus
was no cxcuse to break her word
