Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 31

The doctor had explained that there was still a glimmer of hope in her condition, but the chances were slim—and chemotherapy came with the very real risk that she might not survive the treatment itself.

That was why Jessica refused chemo.

With this conservative approach, at the very least, she could expect another six months.

She reached for her phone and typed out a message.

"Thank you, Doctor. I don't want to take that risk."

The doctor sighed and said, "I'll prescribe you some more medication, then."

Jessica quickly typed another line.

"Thank you. Could you also help keep my diagnosis between us? I don't want my family to worry."

She handed the phone over to the doctor so he could read her words.

it. Her husband and son were never the type to worry about her. Telling them would only be a wasted effort, so

her days were numbered, nodded. "Alright. I

Jessica was wheeled out of the emergency room. Mabel, her

"Ma'am, are you alright?"

for her, Jessica managed a smile and typed out a line on her phone: "I'm

a nurse pushed her back into a

by the bed, her eyes full

Jessica nodded.

Mabel left quietly.

transfusion for Sheila. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Mabel leaving the building. His gaze darkened for a moment, but then his expression returned to normal as he continued

button. A

It was Herbert.

family had moved back. Their new house was styled after an old English manor, but

but none of the designs looked quite right. That's when they thought of Jessica's grandmother, only to learn

Herbert

would carry on the craft, and Jessica was personally acquainted with Mrs. Wheeler, so she agreed to take

her IV, and estimated when she'd be done