Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 230

Timothy knew well enough how Mr. Smith operated. During their call last night, Mr. Smith had mentioned he was waiting for someone, but as a friend, Timothy hadn't planned to push him too hard.

Timothy took a small sip of his coffee. "Aren't you going to wait for the person you mentioned?"

Mr. Smith grinned, carefree as ever. "No need. I trust you-you know my situation, and you'd never set me up with the wrong person."

"That's true enough."

After all, Sheila had made quite a name for herself in the animation industry. Timothy was familiar with the role in question; it wasn't the lead, and he doubted Sheila would have any trouble with it.

"Then it's settled," Mr. Smith said. "Let me know when you're free to set up a meeting so we can talk through the details."

Tomorrow was a holiday, and Timothy would be heading back to his family's old house. "How about tonight?"

“Perfect! It's a date. Dinner's on me at The Silverthread Eatery tonight."

ways with Timothy, Mr. Smith texted Ines to let her know he'd worked things out and invited her to join them for dinner at

Ines's student. Mr. Smith had first reached out to Ines about the project, so of course she had to be included.

got the message, she tried calling Jessica, but her

Smith had already arranged things with Timothy, and Timothy would surely bring Jessica along, Ines didn't worry

Day falling tomorrow, she'd decided to head back

just a time for family reunions; it was also an

She'd followed their traditions, joined their gatherings, and never once had the chance

she felt a pang of

year, she decided, she wouldn't be serving the Lawsons or joining

booked a train ticket, and

calling her back for the Lawson family's holiday dinner, she turned off her phone

turned out, Timothy didn't

Smith, Timothy let Sheila know that

to change before meeting at The Silverthread Eatery. Timothy had helped her land this chance, and