Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 78

Chapter 70

Jessica exited the page without reading a single word of the message.

Still, the image of Sheila's long, straight black hair lingered stubbornly in her mind.

She had the same kind of hair-glossy, dark, and perfectly straight.

Back when things were good, Timothy used to love playing with her hair, always saying how beautiful it was, how much he liked it...

But some things just can't bear close scrutiny.

Seven years-seven whole years. If she'd only paid a little more attention, maybe she would have seen everything sooner.

Her throat tightened, a choking sensation making it hard to breathe.

Love really does blind you, makes you rush headlong into disaster.

Timothy couldn't get in touch with Jessica.

Instead, he asked Mabel when Jessica had left and checked which flights she might have taken, then headed to the airport ahead of time.

There were only two possible flights she could be on.

He waited until the second flight landed, but Jessica never appeared.

Standing by the arrivals gate, Timothy's brow was drawn tight with worry.

had rushed home after hearing his grandfather

going on and

already there, Timothy decided to use the opportunity to

close and respectful their marriage was, he'd

looking forward to meeting Jessica and

Sheila called him.

you find

"No."

speak-do you think she might have run into

his frustration. This was the

off guard by

"Sorry, I just... I'm a bit worried about Jessica. I shouldn't have

Timothy realize he'd

not blaming you. She can't

and pen. If

be fine, but maybe check with Mabel again, or have your assistant confirm her exact

"Alright."

let you go—you're

up with Sheila, Timothy immediately called

check if my wife

into his pocket but kept his eyes glued to the airport exit,

half an hour later,

no bookings for Mrs. Lawson."

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