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"Jessica, I'm so sorry. | had no idea you were married to Timothy before-I shouldn't have said those things.
Please, don't take it to heart."
Jessica smiled and pulled out her phone, typing a quick message: "Mrs. Reynolds, it's alright. | know you meant
well. By the way, was there something urgent you wanted to talk about?"
"Let's sit down first."
Once they were seated, Latonia let out a weary sigh. "Timothy's... well, he's something of a legend. You marrying
him is a blessing, really. Why are you suddenly talking about divorce?"
So even Mrs. Reynolds had heard about it...
Jessica tapped out another message: "Did Herbert tell you?"
"In a way," Latonia admitted. "He wouldn't say much at first, but his father scolded him yesterday. When |
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtpressed, he finally told me."
Latonia looked uncomfortable, her lips pressed tightly together. "Jessica, you know about my past. | had Herbert
before | was married, but his father and | truly loved each other. His family opposed us, and we had to separate
for a long time. It was only after he bechead of Wheeler Holdings that he brought Herbert andback to
live with him. But the rest of the Wheeler family-his uncles, cousins—they're always eyeing the company. Now
Wheeler Holdings has suddenly offended Timothy..."
Jessica could already guess the rest.
It only took a little digging for Herbert's father to realize it had to do with her-
Herbert had been helping Jessica find a divorce lawyer. Timothy was showing his power, making it clear he could
cut off anyone close to her.
Suddenly Jessica thought of her advisor, who had left in such a hurry that morning. Was there trouble on that
end, too...?
Her grip on her phone tightened, her thoughts tangled and heavy.
"Jessica?"
Latonia's voice pulled her back. Jessica quickly typed: "I'm sorry I've dragged you all into this. | shouldn't have
asked Herbert for help. It won't happen again."
Latonia could sense Jessica's sadness. Jessica had been unable to speak since childhood, but she was always so
considerate, always helping out wherever she could. Latonia was genuinely fond of her.
"I'm not blaming you," Latonia said gently. "It's just... it took so much for our family to finally ctogether. |
don't want Herbert's father to be caught in the middle because of us."
She felt awkward, having to talk to Jessica like this. Latonia prided herself on being understanding and fair-
minded, and she knew Jessica's inability to speak made her even more sensitive than most. If she spoke too
harshly, she might hurt Jessica's feelings; too softly, and the message might not cthrough.
As a wife and mother, she had to look out for her family, keep the peace, and protect their happiness. So she
steeled herself and continued, her tone gentle but earnest. "Timothy's gone to such lengths over this divorce-
doesn't that show he doesn't want to let you go? And you have a son together. Could you really bear to let your
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmboy grow up in a broken home? Divorce should only ever be a last resort, when there's truly no other way
forward. Think it through, Jessica."
Yes, only as a last resort.
Jessica had reached that point, but she should have guessed Timothy wouldn't agree to a divorce. He still needed
her as Mrs. Lawson, needed her to shield him and Sheila from the fallout.
He'd been so gentle with her on their way back from the city, comforting her with kind words. She never
imagined he'd lash out at Herbert-just as, when she first tried to file for divorce, not a single lawyer would take
her case.
She shouldn't have impulsively asked Herbert for help.
Jessica hated being a burden to others. She typed out another message: "Mrs. Reynolds, I'm sorry. I'll explain
everything to Timothy and make it clear that it was my idea to ask Herbert for help. | won't let him take it out on
your family."
Latonia looked stricken. "Jessica, if anything, | should be the one apologizing. Herbert and | wish we could do
more, but Wheeler Holdings just isn't on the slevel as the Lawson Group. In business, people avoid going to
war unless there's truly no other option. | hope you understand."
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