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

things have value. Jessica's done so much for me; of course I should pay her. And if my friends all start asking for her work, she'll be run ragged if

hand, her tone gentle. "If you need to take care of your husband and child and don't have much spare time, you could make a few pieces in

portrait, Latonia thought Jessica's work

by its nature, deserved to be seen and

to sign

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

felt a pang of regret. Skills like Jessica's were rare enough—and work at this level,

never help at home? Is that

husband brought a fleeting sadness to Jessica's lovely

visits must take you longer, and you have to work harder. As your husband, he should be more considerate." She pulled a card from her purse and pressed it into Jessica's hand. "There's ten thousand dollars

shook her head,

simple decorations-how could she accept

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

least this much.

hoped the money would make Jessica's life a