Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 300

Sheila lay back down on her hospital bed and pulled out her phone to send a quick message.

Henry, noticing that Timothy was still standing in the hallway, tugged his sleeve and whispered, "Dad, aren't you going in to see Miss Sheila?"

She's hurt. You should at least check on her.

Jessica was fast asleep in the other room, her IV freshly hooked up. It would be a while before the nurse needed to change her drip.

Timothy and Henry entered Sheila's room together.

Sheila looked up as they came in, her voice soft but warm. "Timothy, Henry."

With an effort, she tried to sit up.

Timothy crossed the room in a few strides, grabbed a pillow, and gently tucked it behind her back to help her sit more comfortably.

Watching Timothy's caring gestures, Sheila felt a fresh wave of bitterness wash over her. He was still so gentle with her-yet she knew his heart was no longer hers alone.

She couldn't let things go on like this.

How could their love possibly make room for anyone else?

by the shoulders and eased her back. Henry leaned over the side of the bed, worry etched across his small face. "Miss Sheila, are you feeling any better? Does it

and stroked Henry's hair, her expression tender.

it not hurt? Will it leave a

"Don't worry, no scars. Last time I got hurt, your dad brought me some special scar ointment

mention of his mother, Henry's smile faded. "Mom's got

made him clench his fists. Unless his mom apologized first, he wasn't about to speak

been around lately. If it weren't for Miss Sheila keeping him

He was still angry.

wasn't going to

now she's sick again People are at their

Timothy nodded. "Alright."

Sheila's recent spate of injuries, Timothy was relieved

expected Timothy to actually take her at her word and

heart sank

vulnerable when they're sick. Aren't you unwell, too? Dad should've stayed a little longer with you

trying to cheer her up with a bright

room. She

down at

so quiet,

passed, and then she heard his footsteps heading toward the

sensed two people entering