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

Jessica's face went rigid.

business, and Jessica missed her chance to celebrate with him. The 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

her not to trouble herself over his

birthday came around, she'd wait until Henry was asleep. Then, 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

"Let me

Timothy said. "I'll wait for your

a little swayed. After all, she'd refused him at first, but now she was willing to

wanted something, he always found a way to make it happen. If Ines was hesitating, Jessica understood -it made sense. Offending someone like Timothy could only hurt Ines's career

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 and her

choose any of the treasures Timothy offered from

won't accept even a single piece?"

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