Chapter 73
“What are you two plotting over there? Cooking up some shady business?”
Herbert was furious, but Jessica firmly pushed him out the door before he could protest
Not wanting to make things harder for her, Herbert kept his mouth shut. As he brushed past Sallie, he shot her a brief, indifferent glance
Sallie crossed her arms and let out a cold snort
This guy’s got guts, she thought. The nerve to look at me like that!
If she weren’t set on dealing with Jessica, she would’ve dragged Herbert outside for a one–on–one
After Herbert left, Sallie narrowed her eyes at Jessica, her voice icy. “Come outside. We need to talk
Jessica didn’t hesitate, stepping forward as Sallie stormed ahead.
Once outside The Silverthread Eatery, Jessica slid into the passenger seat of Sallie’s sports car
Sallie floored the gas, taking Jessica straight to her upscale downtown apartment.
She ordered the housekeeper to bring two cups of coffee, then sat down beside Jessica, legs crossed, exuding superiority.
“So, Sallie demanded, “what’s going on between you and that guy?“”
Jessica typed quickly on her phone: Childhood neighbors.
Even if she was considering divorce from Timothy, she wasn’t about to drag Herbert into this.
Sure, Herbert came from a good family, but in Riverside City, who in their right mind would cross Timothy 7%
“What a noble answer. Do you think I’m blind? He’s so protective of you, even knows sign language. Who leams sign language unless it’s for someone special? I have to say, you’re full of surprises. A mute, but apparently quite the charmer “X
The insult stung. Even Jessica’s usually calm demeanor cracked as she jabbed furiously at her phone.
Don’t you dare slander me. Herbert and I really are just childhood neighbors. If you don’t believe me, go check for yourself
Sallin read the reply, then met Jessica’s determined gaze, lips curling into a mocking smile. “As if you’d have the guts! You’re married with a child now, Jessica. Next time, don’t let me catch you getting so close with another man. I only caught you by accident–if someone else had seen, how do you think Timothy would look?“!! Of course!
For people like the Lawsons–face was everything
She, a women with a disability, got only the barest shred of respect from them
But suddenly, Jessica felt a surge of courage she hadn’t known she possessed. She typed out, His pride has nothing to do with me. Can’t I have a friend, a neighbor? Am I supposed to spend my whole life clinging to Timothy and Henry, never allowed to be myself?
“What are you talking about?” Sallie scoffed. “You’re a stay–at–home wife. Who else are you supposed to cling to if not your husband and son? Don’t test my pabenice, Jessics, or I’ll tell Timothy everything ”
Jessica’s reply came fast: Do whatever you want
She was done holding back.
Il Timothy wanted to make trouble, shed face it herself.
There was nothing improper between her and Herbert, and she wasn’t going to let them drag her name through the mud
You-
Sallie was so angry she shot to her feet, hands trembling
Jessica stood too, grabbed her purse, and headed for the doork
Dessical Don’t you dare walk away from me!”
But Jessica had already opened the door and strode out
Sallie paced the living room, chest heaving with rage, before finally enatching up her phone and dialing Timothy.
The call barely connected before she blunted, Timothy, Jessica-
“Don’t mention her to me! Timothy cut her off sharply, his tone cold and furious. Tm not interested in anything she does.
Chapter 73
“What are you two plotting over there? Cooking up some shady business?”
Herbert was furious, but Jessica firmly pushed him out the door before he could protest!!!
Not wanting to make things harder for her, Herbert kept his mouth shut. As he brushed past Sallie, he shot her a brief, indifferent glance
Sallie crossed her arms and let out a cold snort
This guy’s got guts, she thought. The nerve to look at me like that!
If she weren’t set on dealing with Jessica, she would’ve dragged Herbert outside for a one–on one!
After Herbert left, Sallie narrowed her eyes at Jessica, her voice icy “Come outside. We need to talk.
Jessics didn’t hesitate stepping forward as Sallie stormed ahead
Ono outside The Silverthread Eatery, Jessica slid into the passenger seat of Sallie’s sports car.
Sallie floored the gas, taking Jessica straight to her upscale downtown apartment
She ordered the housekeeper to bring two cups of coffee, then sat down beside Jessica, legs crossed, exuding superiority
“So, Sallie demanded, “what’s going on between you and that guy?”
Jessica typed quickly on her phone: Childhood neighbors
Even if she was considering divorce from Timothy, she wasn’t about to drag Herbert into this.
Sum Herbert came from a good family, but in Riverside City, who in their right mind would cross Timothy?
“What a noble answer. Do you think I’m blind? He’s so protective of you, even knows sign language. Who learns sign language unless it’s for someone special? I have to say, you’re full of surprises. A mute, but apparently quite the charmer.”
The insult stung. Even Jessica’s usually calm demeanor cracked as she jabbed furiously at her phone!!
Don’t you dare slander me. Herbert and I really are just childhood neighbors. If you don’t believe me, go check for yourself!X
Salie read the reply, then met Jessica’s determined gaze, lips curling into a mocking smile. “As if you’d have the guts! You’re married with a child now, Jessica. Next time, don’t let me catch you getting so close with another man. I only caught you by accident-if someone else had seen, how do you think Timothy would look?“!! Of course 2
For people like the Lawsons–face was everything.
She, a woman with a disability, got only the barest shred of respect from them
But suddenly, Jessica felt a surge of courage she hadn’t known she possessed. She typed out, His pride has nothing to do with me. Can’t I have a friend, a neighbor? Am I supposed to spend my whole life clinging to Timothy and Henry, never allowed to be myself79
“What are you talking about? Sallie scoffed. “You’re a stay–at–home wife. Who else are you supposed to cling to if not your husband and son? Don’t test my patience, Jessica, or I’ll tell Timothy everything.”
Jessica’s reply came fast: Do whatever you want
She was done holding back
If Timothy wanted to make trouble, shed face it herself.
There was nothing improper between her and Herbert, and she wasn’t going to let them drag her name through the mud
You–11
Sallie was so angry she shot to her feet, hands trembling
Jessica stood too, gabbed her purse, and headed for the door!
“Jessical Don’t you dare walk away from melt
But Jessica had already opened the door and strode out!
Sallie paced the living room, chest heaving with rage, before finally snatching up her phone and dialing Timothy
The call barely connected before she blurted, Timothy, Jessica-
“Don’t mention her to me Timothy cut her off sharply, his tone cold and furious. I’m not interested in anything she does.“W
