Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 149

Jessica caught the meaning behind Latonia's words right away.

It wasn't that the Wheeler Group couldn't stand their ground against the Lawsons -it just hadn't come to that point yet.

To Latonia and Herbert, Jessica was nothing more than a former neighbor. They might offer her a small favor out of courtesy, but anything beyond that was unlikely.

She simply wasn't important enough to them.

And a relationship so shallow shouldn't be burdened by her troubles.

After finishing her conversation with Latonia, Jessica left the hotel.

Latonia had chosen not to meet her at the Wheeler estate this time.

Jessica had long grown used to the ebb and flow of people's kindness. Compared to others, Latonia had already shown her more respect, even taking care not to hurt her feelings.

Jessica wasn't sure if she should feel grateful or just quietly disappointed.

After all, this whole mess had started because of her-she couldn't just wash her hands of it. But she also didn't want to cause Herbert unnecessary trouble.

It looked like going back home was off the table.

Jessica hailed a cab and asked the driver to take her to the amusement park.

wandered without a plan, letting her thoughts

rang out-on the merry-go-round, at the

hand in hand. Parents

she found herself near the Ferris

kissed beneath the Ferris wheel, their love would

The odds of

bag, and pulled

as she looked up, she spotted Timothy

up on tiptoe,

They were kissing.

her hand went slack.

onto her heels and plucked a tiny green leaf from Timothy's hair. "Look, Timothy,

then, Timothy's phone

name flashed across the

at it, his gaze cold

that Jessica? Maybe she's here too. You should answer and let her know we're by the Ferris wheel. Henry told me today that he's

already spotted Jessica

of Jessica's stubborn streak, her reckless

days—maybe then she'd realize just how enviable her life was as his

Sheila started, but Henry tugged

on the pirate ship ride? Will you come