Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 224

Although Vince had bought Jessica's paper cuttings, giving her enough money to avoid returning to The Gilded Whisper Estates and enduring Timothy's moods, she didn't feel grateful in the way people might expect. Yes, he'd done her a huge favor. But she had no intention of badmouthing Timothy in front of Vince.

After all, she'd chosen this path herself; whatever went wrong, she was willing to shoulder the consequences. Besides, she wasn't the type to gossip, especially about things that were messy and best left unsaid. She and Vince weren't close enough to spill personal grievances anyway.

Vince was Timothy's friend. In time, he'd find out the real reasons for the divorce. When it came to Sheila, Vince probably knew more than Jessica did.

"Every family has its own troubles," she replied with a single line, explaining her decision to leave.

Vince could tell she didn't want to elaborate, so he didn't press.

breakfast, Jessica waved goodbye to Vince and caught

Department at Verdant Grove Healing, part

his office, Herbert immediately pulled out a chair for her. He was wearing a white coat and a stethoscope hung around his neck; a few strands of hair fell across his forehead, giving him a crisp, professional look. The gold-rimmed glasses made him seem even more composed and

known him as a streetwise kid always getting into fights would never

said gently, "Alright, Little Mute, open your mouth and let me

me yesterday, I'd just woken from a nightmare. In the dream, I was making sounds, and when I woke up, I tried it

Considering you haven't spoken in years, it's normal for your vocal cords to be sensitive to the vibration. Don't be afraid. Let me take a look

If you feel pain, try to speak more softly and gradually build up. I'll prescribe something

his instructions, Jessica

"A... o... e..."