Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 80

Ines offered a gentle smile.

"So, President Lawson, I'm a little curious-what exactly is your relationship with Sheila?"

Inside the storage room, Jessica's expression clouded. She was just as interested in hearing how Timothy would explain himself.

"She's my aunt," Timothy replied.

Jessica's fingers curled tightly. So, her suspicions were right after all.

In fact, Ines had seen the video footage of Timothy and Sheila being stopped by

the paparazzi. He'd given the exact same answer to the press then.

"Didn't expect your aunt to be so young?" Ines teased, arching a brow.

Timothy said calmly. "We

Jessica's face went rigid.

second year, she'd tried to plan ahead, asking him to keep the day free so she could be with him. Like any woman in love, she cared about these special

had been cold, telling her not to trouble herself over his birthday.

quietly, she would bake a cake, write a little birthday wish, light the candles, and sing "Happy Birthday" alone in the kitchen. Since Timothy never celebrated, she stopped

considering. "Let

said. "I'll wait for

Timothy showed for Sheila was obvious-even Ines, the renowned mentor, seemed a little swayed. After all, she'd refused him at first, but now she was willing

always found a way to make it happen. If Ines was

been involved in quite a few projects, some of them classics, and had even worked closely with the internationally acclaimed director, Mr. Smith. In their field, Sheila was already at the top of her game. With Timothy's backing

the end, though, Ines didn't choose any of the treasures Timothy offered

single piece?" Timothy asked, raising an

gifts-her integrity was clear. The more Ines stood her ground, the more Timothy found her a challenge. But that only made him respect her more as a mentor for