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.

before it was just an act?

in closer, eyes narrowing. "Tell me what is

from anyone

could she

had he given her in

she wasn't good enough for him. Even her own son, after

she'd hoped

to tell him, but he'd never given her the chance. And maybe that was just as

was dying. There was nothing left she wanted

Sheila on as her apprentice. Don't worry, I won't stand in their way. I'll tell Ines

her face the picture of

his

spoke different languages; every time he tried to reach out, she

he asked, his gaze

gifted, and Ines saw her potential. Timothy had been in the dark, but now that he knew, he wondered if letting her work again

was right. Jessica was living with a disability; she needed to prove

now that he was older,