Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 73

"What are you two plotting over there? Cooking up some shady business?"

Herbert was furious, but Jessica firmly pushed him out the door before he could protest.

Not wanting to make things harder for her, Herbert kept his mouth shut. As he brushed past Sallie, he shot her a brief, indifferent glance.

Sallie crossed her arms and let out a cold snort.

This guy's got guts, she thought. The nerve to look at me like that.

If she weren't set on dealing with Jessica, she would've dragged Herbert outside for a one-on-one.

After Herbert left, Sallie narrowed her eyes at Jessica, her voice icy. "Come outside. We need to talk."

Jessica didn't hesitate, stepping forward as Sallie stormed ahead.

Once outside The Silverthread Eatery, Jessica slid into the passenger seat of Sallie's sports car.

Sallie floored the gas, taking Jessica straight to her upscale downtown apartment.

bring two cups of coffee, then

demanded, "what's going on between

on her phone:

was considering divorce from Timothy, she wasn't

family, but in Riverside City, who in their right

Who learns sign language unless it's for someone special? I have to say,

insult stung. Even Jessica's usually calm demeanor cracked as she

I really are just childhood neighbors. If you don't believe me, go check

have the guts! You're married with a child now, Jessica. Next time, don't let me catch you getting so close with another man. I only caught you by accident-if someone else had seen, how do you think

Of course.

people like the Lawsons-face

with a disability, got only the

His pride has nothing to do with me. Can't I have a friend, a neighbor? Am I supposed to spend my whole life clinging to Timothy and Henry, never

are you talking about?" Sallie scoffed. "You're a stay-at-home wife. Who else are you supposed to cling to if not your husband and son? Don't test my

came fast: Do whatever

done

Timothy wanted to make trouble,