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.

calmly. "We were born on the

Jessica's face went rigid.

she'd tried to plan ahead, asking him to keep the day free so she could be with

not to trouble herself over his birthday. After that,

was asleep. Then, quietly, she would bake a cake, write a little birthday wish, light the candles, and sing "Happy Birthday"

"Let me

said. "I'll wait for your

was obvious-even Ines, the renowned mentor, seemed a little swayed. After all, she'd refused

didn't find it surprising. Ines was a giant in the animation world, but Timothy had serious financial clout. And when Timothy wanted something, he always found a way to make

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

choose any of

you won't accept even a single piece?" Timothy asked, raising an

gifts-her integrity was clear. The more Ines stood her ground, the more Timothy found her