Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

"Henry's parents are such a perfect pair."

"No kidding-handsome dad, gorgeous mom. No wonder Henry's such a cute kid himself."

"Honestly, that family of three is enough to make anyone jealous."

Scrolling through those comments, Jessica felt nothing anymore. The emotions that once would have stung her heart had faded into numbness. What lingered was only a dull ache for the woman she used to be a woman who gave everything without reservation. Her eyes stung, tears pricking at the corners, threatening to spill over.

A sharp pain twisted in her abdomen, and cold sweat beaded on her forehead.

Mabel, the housekeeper, noticed something was wrong and hurried over. "Ma'am, are you feeling alright? Should I take you to the hospital?"

Jessica shook her head and quickly typed a message on her phone: "I'm fine. I just need to rest for a bit."

"Are you sure?"

Jessica nodded and tried to give a reassuring smile.

She got up, poured herself a glass of water, and slipped into the bedroom. From her bag, she took out the medication the doctor had prescribed for conservative treatment and swallowed a few pills as instructed.

blown-up image from their marriage registration. She had wanted to take proper wedding portraits for their new home, but Timothy had refused, claiming he disliked having his picture

Timothy had taken dozens of pictures

camera, Jessica realized. He just didn't want photos with her. For seven years, she'd

away this paper-thin

ten when the sound of

few minutes later, Mabel called out, "Ma'am,

of telling Timothy about the cancer. Even

suit hugged his slender frame, the silvery fabric catching the light with a cold sheen. He lifted his chin slightly, his deep-set eyes scanning the room until they landed

flattered her fair skin, and he realized how often he'd missed her gentle presence while

steady and inscrutable. His voice was calm, almost gentle. "We have a guest. Will you arrange

stepped quietly

slept soundly, his

brought Sheila home. Bold as you

place. Mabel, sensing the tension, didn't dare

It wouldn't be right for me to stay.

way Sheila

arms and turned to Jessica. "Jessica,

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