Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 136

Chapter 128

Both Timothy and Sheila stood up to greet Ines.

Jessica's mind flashed back to the call Timothy had answered earlier. She hadn't realized the guest he invited was Ines-if she'd known, she would have made any excuse to avoid this dinner. Now, with her former mentor right here, there was no way out. Not getting up would look like outright disrespect.

She tried to steady herself, drawing a deep breath before she rose to her feet and turned around.

"Ines, right this way," she said, her voice a little shaky.

Timothy, ever the gentleman, gestured gracefully for Ines to join them.

But Ines paused, her gentle gaze meeting Jessica's eyes, which shimmered with the threat of tears.

For a long moment, teacher and student simply looked at each other.

Jessica suddenly pressed a hand over her mouth, unable to hold back a sob.

stared, bewildered-she had no idea what was

Timothy, his eyes had darkened

said softly, her expression full

took a shaky step forward, then threw herself into Ines's arms, silent, unable even to call

She felt utterly useless.

through tears of her own. "Oh,

tears with a handkerchief. "You're a mother now, you know-no more tears. Come

to the table

curiosity, asked, "Ines, have you

at Timothy with a warm smile. "President Lawson, I never would have guessed Jessica married you. At that art convention—the very first stop―I gave your son that animated painting of The Grand Canal in Venice. I had no idea it would

owner?" Sheila's face drained

deep gaze lingered on

Ines's side, resigned. Now that Ines was here, there was no way to keep secrets. She couldn't find

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