Chapter 91
Jessica stepped out into the hallway and quickly dialed Sallie’s number. As soon as Sallie picked up, Jessica hung up./
She swiftly typed out a text message.}
“Has Timothy picked you up yet?”
“Yeah, he has.“>
Jessica immediately sent another message.}
“Henry just had his appendix removed. Can I trouble you to come help take care of him?”
Sallie’s stomach twisted in irritation when she saw the message.
“Jessica, are you out of your mind? He’s your own son–shouldn’t you be the one looking after him? Now you want me to do it for you?”
It wasn’t that Sallie didn’t want to see Henry.
On the way back, Timothy had already filled her in on what happened. It had been a grueling journey, over ten hours on the road. She’d just wanted to go home, take a shower, change clothes, then go check on Henry.
While Jessica was composing her reply, a message popped up from Timothy.”
She opened the notification, which took her directly to his chat.}
“Jessica, I’ll need you to take care of Henry. There’s an urgent business deal I have to handle in Capital City, so I’m leaving right away. I already talked to Mabel–she’ll come relieve you at the hospital soon. Get some rest before you head back.“}
She watched as the typing indicator blinked next to his name, then another message came through.
“I’ll be gone two or three days at most. I’ll make it up to you for missing your birthday. Oh, and remember to unblock my number.”
Jessica stared at the messages, not quite sure how she felt–relieved, disappointed, or just tired.
She’d wanted to have a proper conversation with Timothy, but now he was off on another last–minute trip.
Her fingers curled slightly against her phone.
With Timothy gone, even if Mabel came, Sheila wouldn’t dare say much with Mabel around.
Jessica texted Sallie again and explained the situation honestly.
She made it clear–Henry didn’t want outsiders finding out that she couldn’t speak.}
Sallie read the message and muttered, “That little rascal!”
“Got it. I’ll head over as soon as I can.”
Jessica finally breathed a little easier.
Once Mabel arrived at the hospital, Jessica left.
By the time she reached The Gilded Whisper Estates, dawn had broken.
Her bedroom was already tidied up. She’d been up all night and was so exhausted that she collapsed onto the bed and fell asleep immediately.
When she awoke, the sky was already getting dark.
As she got up, Jessica heard the sizzle of food being cooked in the kitchen.
After washing up, she stepped out to find Mabel packing hot meals into containers.
“Ma’am, you’re up! I saved you some dinner–go eat while it’s hot. I’m about to take Henry his meal at the hospital.”
Mabel seemed to be in high spirits.
Jessica pulled out her phone and typed, “Why don’t I take it to him?”
“No need. You should rest at home. Miss Sallie is at the hospital with Henry now. And let me tell you, when she showed up this morning, she kicked Sheila out right away!”
Mabel placed the containers into a bag, grinning. “Oh, and when I was tidying up this morning, I saw a cake in the master bedroom. Did Mr. Evans spend your birthday with you last night? Really, don’t overthink everything. You and Mr. Evans are husband and wife–you have a son together. No one else can just swoop in and take their place. Mr. Evans specifically asked me to remind you to unblock his number. Don’t forget! Anyway, I’d better run, or the food will get cold.”
Jessica was a little caught off guard.
Sheila was Timothy’s aunt, which made her Sallie’s aunt as well.
So why was Sallie so cold to Sheila?!
She was still pondering this when the doorbell suddenly rang…
