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

course I should pay her. And if my friends all start asking for her work, she'll be run ragged if she

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

Latonia thought Jessica's work

its nature, deserved to be seen

to

she's really pressed for time and doesn't have the energy for

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

never help at home?

husband brought a fleeting sadness to Jessica's lovely

you longer, and you have to work harder. As your husband,

her head,

made a few simple decorations-how could she accept so

card back into Jessica's hand. "I

much. Honestly, I'm worried it's not

too, hoped the money would make Jessica's life