Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 126

"We've just arrived at the restaurant. Are you free to join us?"

Ines had been longing to see Jessica. She answered immediately, "Of course. Just send me the address."

"I'll text it to you right now."

Ines hung up, feeling a surge of relief.

Thank goodness.

Last time, she'd sent Jessica three or four long messages, only to get a single reply: *I'm sorry, Professor.*

After that, Ines hadn't pushed any further.

But she still hoped for a chance to talk to Jessica face to face.

Seven years of marriage, and their son was already six.

Jessica had married Timothy. With Timothy's financial standing, there was really

no need for her to be a stay-at-home mom if she didn't want to be.

On her last visit to The Gilded Whisper Estates, Ines saw it for herself-staff everywhere, the house immaculate.

Jessica's past was still a mystery to Timothy.

because Jessica herself kept

didn't see the need for

there was

present tonight, it

might have tried to persuade Jessica from a

money and status no longer issues, those arguments meant

could appeal

her grandmother

had asked Jessica to

Ines thought, that was the way

and out of the country, Ines still hadn't

creative spark-was nearly impossible to find

She needed Jessica.

so much room to grow. They desperately needed artists who could blend

want

drive, Ines

this might determine whether Sheila could become her student,

brought over the tea and handed

He draped one arm over

her with his other hand as he flipped

was low and gentle, with that warm

leaned in, it was as if

arm.