Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 20

Chapter 20

After a moment, he said, "Alright."

A gentle, contented smile played on Sheila's lips.

Timothy's expression was harder to read.

To most people in the room, bidding on this piece was all about that enormous diamond at its center-impressive, to be sure, but not exactly Timothy's taste.

Still, Timothy kept raising his paddle, and in the end, no one tried to outbid him.

He secured the massive diamond ring with ease.

Soon after, it was time for the highlight of the auction.

Timothy's gaze never left the stage.

As the curtain was drawn back, a wave of gasps swept through the room.

Under the spotlights, a platinum-and-diamond medieval-style crown sat gleaming, magnificent and regal.

centerpiece was set with seven rare, blood-red rubies, each

the crown boasted 999

It was called "Flameheart."

in the room wanted

previous offer, until finally, Flameheart

grinning. "Dad, is this crown

Timothy could answer, Sheila gently scolded, "Henry, don't say such things. Something so valuable—your father bought it as a gift

parties—what would she do with a crown? I think it makes

turned to Timothy. "What do you think,

have much use

lips deepened, but Timothy hadn't explicitly said the crown was for her,

the auction ended, the organizers hosted a

wasn't fond of crowds, Sheila said, "Timothy, I'm a bit tired. I'd like to head back

"Of course."

soon delivered their winnings. Timothy settled the bill and left with Sheila

they got in the car, Henry pulled the crown from its velvet case. "Miss Sheila, let

isn't a toy, and it's hardly something your father

the other side of Henry, Timothy's voice was calm and warm. "I bought it for

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