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.

beautiful. It's her passion-she's not doing it for

me; of course I should pay 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

the paper-cut portrait, Latonia thought Jessica's work was

its nature, deserved to be seen

to

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

of regret. Skills like Jessica's were rare enough—and work at

at home? Is that why

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

his family. You can't speak-everyday errands and social 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

head,

made a few simple

the card back

at least this much. Honestly,

her, too, hoped the money would