Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 131

She was already one of the top talents in her field.

If Jessica returned to the scene now, and with Ines paving the way and mentoring her... in the future-

No. She couldn't let herself lose.

Timothy's heart was slipping further and further away, stolen by Jessica.

Her hard-won career-she couldn't let Jessica beat her again.

Timothy had practically dragged Jessica back to his room, pressing her against the door as he locked it behind them.

"You still haven't answered my question," he said, his voice low.

He was so close, she could feel his breath on her cheek.

She shoved him away, annoyance flashing in her eyes as she signed furiously, *"And what if I do? When have you ever respected my choices?"*

Jessica's expression was full of stubborn defiance.

"So this is the real you, huh? All that meekness before it was just an act? You kept so much from me. Was it

"Tell me what is it

hear from anyone

felt all her words dry up. What could

had he given her

him. Even her

the love she'd hoped for. Instead,

the chance. And maybe that was just as well. Even

There was nothing left she wanted

worry, I

eyes were dull, her face the picture of

a tightness in his chest,

he and Jessica spoke different languages; every time he tried to

don't want to work?" he

been cooped up at home too long. She was gifted, and Ines saw her potential. Timothy had been in the dark, but now that he knew, he wondered if letting her work again might help.

was living with a disability; she

little, he hadn't cared that Jessica couldn't speak. But now that