Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 65

Chapter 57

Was she just being paranoid, overthinking things again?

Right on cue, Timothy's phone buzzed. It was a call from Henry.

He answered immediately.

Henry's anxious voice came through, sharp and urgent.

"Dad, you have to come to the hospital-Great-grandpa and Aunt Sallie took Miss Sheila away. It's kind of scary."

Timothy didn't hesitate; he quickly set Jessica down and spoke into the phone, "I'll be there right away."

He strode off in a hurry. But after a few steps, something occurred to him and he turned back. Reaching out, he cupped Jessica's neck with his large hand, pressing her gently to his chest.

With his lips close to her ear, his voice low and husky, he whispered, "I need to step out for a bit, but I'll be back soon. I'll have the bodyguards leave. Just stay home and wait for me, okay?"

He pressed a kiss to her forehead. As he released her and started to go, Jessica grabbed his hand.

Timothy hugged her again, coaxing softly, "Be good. I just have to handle something. I'll be back soon."

held his hand tightly, unable to free her

all the words she wanted to say stayed trapped

only watch as he gently

bitter smile curling

have told her more. Who else but Sheila

had almost

her when he wanted, left

she was always optional a presence that barely

***

the hospital, Phelps and Sallie

Sheila, knocked on

can't bully Miss

shot Sallie

and carried him

Sallie, put me down!" he

the door did

"since when do you take someone

Protecting that woman like she's some kind of

you talking about? Miss Sheila is

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