Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 129

Ines was the animation director at Riverside Media Institute, and Jessica was one of the school's alumni.

That comic-style version of The Grand Canal, Venice...

Timothy clenched his fist. His silent little wife really was something-she'd managed to keep this from him for seven whole years!

No wonder Ines said that deciding whether to take Sheila on as a student had something to do with Jessica.

Timothy spoke up, his tone even, "Ines, did you know Jessica was my wife all along?"

"Not for very long, actually," Ines replied. "The Lawson Group made your marriage certificate public— I just happened to see it online. That's when I realized Jessica had married you. The last time I visited your house, it was because I wanted to surprise her. Unfortunately, she wasn't home. I was a bit disappointed."

Ines glanced sideways at Jessica, her eyes full of admiration.

Jessica happened to meet her gaze, a wave of guilt welling up inside her.

Back when she chose to give up her career, her mentor had been heartbroken.

after seven years of marriage Jessica's life would

that if they ever met

But she wasn't.

still nothing but appreciation in

rubbed his fingertips together

wonder that day Ines visited, he'd told Jessica in advance, and she'd definitely been home—yet somehow, she'd

Jessica looked at Ines

Once I realized you'd married President Lawson, I understood why you decided to step away from your career. President Lawson is a remarkable man—someone well

straightened his back a little, the words pleasing him more than he cared to

in him

If Ines ever found out her marriage was on the verge of collapse, she'd be worried and upset that wasn't

surprised, blurted out, "Ines,

when I wanted to bring Jessica on board, I learned sign language specifically so we could communicate more easily. Miss Howard, you understand Jessica's signing

hand into

had always valued Jessica

trying to convince Ines to take her on as a student,

couldn't bear the idea of losing out