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.

each encircled by diamonds, the stones

total, the crown boasted

It was called "Flameheart."

the

bid doubled the previous offer,

up at his father, grinning.

say such things. Something so valuable—your father bought it

"But Mom's always at home. She never goes to galas or fancy parties—what would she do with a

"What do you think,

use for it,"

Sheila's lips deepened, but Timothy hadn't explicitly said the crown was for her, so she

ended, the organizers

fond of crowds, Sheila said, "Timothy, I'm a bit tired. I'd like to head

"Of course."

delivered their winnings. Timothy settled the bill and left

pulled the crown from its velvet case.

don't be silly. This 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

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