Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 242

Jessica's hands were full, making conversation impossible.

But Herbert could already guess what she wanted to say.

"Wondering why I'm here?" he asked with a half-smile.

Jessica nodded.

"I came to visit my grandfather's grave, and thought I'd stop by your grandmother's too. I can't even count how many meals she made for me when I was a kid."

Of course, the real reason was to keep Jessica company.

He knew today was the Thanksgiving Day, and Jessica would be here to pay respects to her grandmother and mother.

Herbert reached out, taking the offerings and flowers from Jessica's arms. “Let's do this together."

He loaded the items into the trunk, then opened the car door for her.

they were inside, Jessica began sharing her morning's speech therapy practice. She admitted

more than before, which is why you're suddenly making some sounds. You'll recover faster than most. All

was a ray of hope she hadn't seen in years. If her body was healing on its own, maybe her chances of speaking again were much

her thumb into her

If she started signing, Herbert would have to take his eyes off the road to watch, and she didn't

Allen followed Herbert's car all the way to

and Jessica got out and walked together to the

he'd been told simply to pick up Mrs. Lawson and bring her home-nothing more. If he reported that she was visiting the cemetery with another man, President Lawson would probably lose his temper. That would only make work harder for everyone.

paying their respects, Secretary Allen hurried over

Lawson asked me to drive you back to Riverside City as soon as possible,"

him I'm

Allen frowned, helpless. "Mrs. Lawson,

translating smoothly. "She says to tell

shoulders and steered her toward his car,

urgent. "Mrs. Lawson, President Lawson was very

harder for him. She took out her phone and sent