Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 64

Once upon a time, she had wanted so much.

For love, she had chosen to step back from the fast lane.

Now, with her days quietly ticking away, Jessica found herself afraid to hope for

more.

She gave a helpless smile, then used sign language to express her thoughts.

"Jessica says she doesn't have the energy to show her work to more people right now, but if someone is interested, she can still design something for them."

Latonia beamed. "That's wonderful. I've had a few friends over recently-they all asked about my window decorations and wall art, wanted to know where I got them. One of these days, I'll introduce you. You could make a little extra money."

"Mom." Herbert cut her off.

Jessica was married to Timothy, after all.

is beautiful. It's her passion-she's not

it. Good things have value. Jessica's done so much for me; of course I should pay her. And if my friends

to take care of your husband and child and don't have much spare time, you could make a few pieces in advance. I'll cover your

thought Jessica's work was more than mere craft. It was

deserved to be seen and

hurried to sign

really pressed for time and doesn't have the energy for an exhibit. She can only make a few pieces here and

pang of regret. Skills like Jessica's were

"Does your husband never help at home? Is

husband brought a fleeting sadness to Jessica's lovely eyes. She signed quickly, "He's

longer, and you have to work harder. As your

immediately shook her head, waving her hands in

simple decorations-how could she accept so

forcing the card back into Jessica's hand. "I think your

least this much.

money would