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.

the housekeeper to bring two cups of coffee, then sat down beside Jessica, legs crossed,

on between you and that

quickly on her phone:

Timothy, she wasn't about to drag Herbert

Herbert came from a good family, but in Riverside City, who in their

I'm blind? He's so protective of you, even knows sign language. Who learns sign language unless it's for someone special? I have to say, you're full of surprises. A

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

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

met Jessica's determined gaze, lips curling into a mocking smile. "As if you'd have the guts! You're married with a child now, Jessica. Next time, don't let

Of course.

the

woman with a disability, got only the barest shred

Jessica felt a surge of courage she hadn't known she possessed. She typed out, His pride has nothing to do with me. Can't I have a friend, a neighbor? Am I supposed

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

reply came fast: Do whatever

done

to make trouble, she'd