Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 221

Chapter 213

Vince's voice rang out clear and strong, instantly drawing every gaze in the ballroom.

Even Larkin looked up, his clouded eyes sharpening with interest.

For a few seconds, the room fell silent, the low hum of conversation vanishing as everyone took in the scene. Then, a curious voice piped up, "Whose daughter is that? I've never seen her before-she's stunning."

"Absolutely. She's got such grace, too. Do you think she's Vince's girlfriend?"

Sallie's face soured at once. "Would you all stop speculating?"

She might not care for Jessica herself, but that didn't mean she'd let anyone imply Jessica was attached to another man-Jessica was still Timothy's wife, after all.

to Jessica, polite as ever. "Come with me, let's go greet

place. It wasn't just because of her grandmother, though that thought did cross his mind.

here, dear," Larkin called, beckoning

kindly face and, with a small nod, followed Vince across the

a gentle, respectful curtsy before Larkin, then stepped aside, signaling

in public, spoke up for her. "Grandfather, this is

instead joining

Timothy had answered earlier had been from Mr. Smith; he and his mother had arrived at the manor earlier that afternoon, so Timothy had come

air around her-and

to Timothy, curiosity lighting his face. "Tim, you and Vince are close-do you know if that lovely young woman

in Mr. Smith's

Jessica the moment he walked in. That familiar, delicate silhouette was impossible to miss. And now, with Mr. Smith's attention so keenly fixed on her, Timothy's mood soured

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