Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 270

Mr. Smith couldn't understand sign language and had no idea what Jessica was trying to say to Timothy.

All he could gather-from the tense lines of Jessica's face-was that the two of them seemed to be arguing.

Ines sat frozen, shock etched across her features.

Jessica wanted to divorce Timothy.

They... She had always thought their marriage was solid, that their family life was stable and loving.

Now, Jessica seemed to have pushed Timothy to the edge. He stood there, every inch of him radiating a dark, brooding anger. His striking features were set in a harsh, cold mask, lips pressed into a tight line.

Jessica shot him an indifferent glance before turning away, typing something quickly on her phone. She held the screen up for Mr. Smith to read:

"Don't worry about his opinion. Whether he agrees or not, he can't stop me from taking your movie role. I'll leave with you the day after tomorrow."

Jessica hadn't wanted things to get this ugly. After all, they'd been married for years, and there was their son to consider. She had always tried to spare Timothy's pride, to keep things civil between them.

But her patience hadn't brought the peace she'd hoped for. If anything, it had only driven her closer to a breaking point.

Even a cornered rabbit will bite.

quiet any longer. If

had never betrayed their

line with Sheila right in front of his

out, it would be

would parade his feelings for Sheila

he wanted to air their dirty laundry, she'd help him tear up

"Jessica."

voice was cold

didn't bother responding. She had made

message for Mr. Smith: "Let's exchange

her phone

threatening. "If

Annoyance flickered across

on the table. Signing rapidly, she told him," already said I won't discuss it with

in her voice. "I never imagined that inviting you to work would cause so much trouble.

of Ines's generation, with a child involved, divorce was never something to

Deep down, the real reason must have been that Timothy didn't want

"Please, don't say that. This has nothing to do with