Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 291

Chapter 291

In that moment, Timothy became painfully aware of just how much he'd failed in his role as a father.

Jessica was cradled in his arms, but she remained completely unresponsive.

She wouldn't react anymore-not to him, not to anyone.

Though Timothy and his son had hurt her in different ways, the outcome was the same: her heart left battered and bleeding.

She was done letting their father-son drama dictate her emotions.

Timothy, despite feeling for Henry, couldn't ignore Jessica's pain. Henry's public declaration that he didn't understand sign language was as good as denying Jessica herself.

So Timothy's voice turned even colder as he addressed the room. "I've watched Henry's performance from start to finish today. As his father, I have to say he's not qualified for this award. I'm pulling him from the competition-effective immediately."

With that, Timothy straightened his posture, strode onto the stage, and fixed his icy gaze on Henry. "We're going home."

and Henry

been organized by adults anyway,

host, quick on his feet, smoothed things over and moved the event along to

Jessica, he glanced at her

she'd finally agreed to wear the necklace he'd given

around her neck. Her blouse collar hid the pendant, but Timothy had

the crowd, he saw Herbert himself among

eyes met, the

and headed straight for his

sat in the backseat, holding Henry close and whispering words

seat, silent and unmoving, not even reaching for

contest was nearly over-just the awards left. Jessica

home. He had to show her that Henry

mirror, anxiety flickering in her eyes. She hesitated, then asked

"Waiting for Jessy."

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