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 were born on

Jessica's face went rigid.

The first year, he'd been away on 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,

had been cold, telling her not to trouble herself over his birthday. After that, Jessica never

cake, write a little birthday wish, light the candles, and sing "Happy Birthday" alone

"Let me think it

Timothy said. "I'll wait for your good

After all, she'd refused him at

found a way to make it happen. If Ines was hesitating, Jessica understood -it made sense. Offending someone like

latest news in animation. Sheila had 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

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

accept even a single piece?" Timothy

clear. The more Ines stood her ground, the more Timothy found her a challenge. But that only made him respect her more