Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 269

That night, during the Harvest Moon Festival, Jessica couldn't hide how much she minded what had happened between Timothy and Sheila.

Ever since Sheila returned to the States and started making waves, it was obvious—Jessica was jealous, plain and simple. She wanted to prove herself, to compete with Sheila head-on.

Timothy's anger over Jessica breaking his mother's keepsake had faded quite a bit. What a foolish girl, he thought. He'd even told Sheila before that Jessica had the marriage certificate-she was his legal wife. If having the marriage certificate couldn't give her a sense of security, then she really was being naive.

Women, he thought with a sigh, always get stuck on the smallest things. She had him; why bother fighting Sheila for his attention?

Timothy handed his phone to Jessica.

As soon as she took it, Timothy's voice was calm but firm. "You planned to go abroad without even talking to me about it?"

Jessica's fingers trembled.

suddenly turned

had faith in Jessica-if Mr. Smith had already approved her work, there was nothing to worry

is an incredible talent in animation. Trust me, even if she comes to Aetherion, I'll make sure she's safe. I'll mentor her,

birthday gala, Mr. Smith had already been taken with Jessica's potential. If Timothy agreed to let Mr. Smith take care of her, what kind of man would he

me. For now,

that, Timothy stood up, walked over, gripped Jessica's wrist, and pulled her to her feet. His voice was cold, leaving no room for argument. "You're coming home

breath to calm herself, her tone gentle but firm. "Jessy has devoted the last

can't you give her a chance to return to her career and excel? Do you

wanted to leave. She didn't need Timothy or their son she was on her own now, with nothing tying

lawyer, too—someone who could dig up even

poured all her energy into it, figuring she could start fresh once