FakeNovelChapter 405
She had a husband who, by all accounts, was practically perfect-successful, charming, admired by everyone.
Yet, when it cto her, he never truly helped. In fact, he'd done everything in his power to block her ambitions
and keep her from advancing in her career.
It made her realize something simple but undeniable. If someone truly cares about you, even the smallest signal-
a word, a look, sometimes nothing at all-is enough. They just know when you need help, and they step up
without being asked.
But if they don't care? You could beg until your voice was hoarse, and they still wouldn't see or hear you.
The contrast couldn't have been clearer, and it left Jessica feeling that having a husband like hers was no
different from having no one at all.
At least, it would all be over soon. The court hearing was coming up.
Jessica tapped out a message to Vince.
"I'll never forget what you've done for me."
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Someday, if she had the chance, she'd repay Vince's kindness, properly, as it deserved.
"Don't mention it. | visited Carlisle's stuand was truly moved. | hope both of you find your way back and
realize your worth."
Vince nearly added another line-he wanted to tell her he was still searching for a specialist who could help treat
her aphasia. But he held back. She'd be returning in a few days, and with him still overseas, it wasn't the right
tto arrange anything. Once she was safely out of the country, he'd see to it.
Meanwhile, the stuTimothy had renovated months ago was finally finished, and he made a special trip to see
Ines.
Sheila was sitting at the computer, with Ines at her side, teaching and explaining with care. Sheila listened,
focused and eager, taking in every word.
Timothy didn't interrupt. He waited until Ines finished before wheeling himself
over.
"Sheila, Timothy!" Sheila's face lit up when she saw him.
Ines smiled too. "You made it."
Timothy got straight to the point. He told Ines he'd prepared a new stufor her, all set up would she like to go
see it?
Ines offered a gentle smile. "Thank you, but no. I've worked here for a long time. I'm attached to this place and
not ready to move."
She knew Timothy had arranged the stufor Sheila's sake-Sheila wanted to learn animation, and Ines was
happy to teach her. Contributing to the field was reward enough; she'd never accept such a lavish gift from
Timothy.
Ines refused, and Timothy didn't press her.
Sheila was almost done for the day, so Timothy decided to wait for her. With her grandparents back in town, the
three of them were all staying at The Gilded Whisper Estates.
On the drive home, Timothy handed Sheila the stukeys. "If you ever decide to build your career here, that
stuis yours. | originally renovated it to thank Ines for teaching you, but really, it was always meant for you."
Sheila felt a sweet rush of gratitude. Whether she ever used the stuor not, the gesture meant
everything-another sign of
Timothy's affection. As long as he still cared about her, she believed
that once she was no longer the daughter of the Howard family, they could find their way back to each other.
It wouldn't be long now. His divorce hearing with Jessica was just around the corner. As soon as it was over, she'd
reclaim her identity.
When they arrived at The Gilded Whisper Estates, Sandra and Abell were out.
During their three days back in the country, Sandra and Abell started by questioning the house staff about
Timothy
and Jessica. The staff,
well-trained and tight-lipped, wouldn't say a word. They tried
asking around outside, but no one seemed to know who Timothy's wife was; it was as if she didn't exist.
The more dead ends they hit, the clearer it becthat something was being carefully concealed.
Finally, a family acquaintance let slip that Timothy had publicly introduced his wife at Larkin's recent birthday
celebration.
Sandra remembered that Jessica's grandmother had once been Abell Howard's first love. That was reason
enough-they decided to pay Larkin a visit and reminisce.
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