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.

passion-she's not doing it

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

to take care of your husband and child and don't have much spare time, you could make a few pieces

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

nature, deserved

hurried to

Jessica. She says she's really pressed for time and doesn't have the energy

Jessica's were rare enough—and work at this level,

sighed. "Does your husband never help at home? Is that why you're

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

and social visits must take you longer, and you have to work harder. As your husband, he should be more considerate." She pulled

head, waving her

simple

insisted, forcing the card back into Jessica's hand.

least this much. Honestly, I'm worried it's

too, hoped the money would