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?

eased her back. Henry leaned over the side of the bed, worry etched across his

Henry's hair, her expression tender.

much blood-how could it not hurt? Will it leave a scar? Miss Sheila, you're

laughed. "Don't worry, no scars. Last time I got hurt, your dad brought me

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

the paper-cutting contest made him clench his fists. Unless his mom apologized first, he wasn't about to speak

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

He was still angry.

going to

it's not easy for Jessy to come home, and now she's sick again People are at their most vulnerable when they're ill. You should be

Timothy nodded. "Alright."

of injuries, Timothy was relieved to see

it as a polite gesture. She hadn't expected Timothy to actually take her at her word and

heart sank all over

most vulnerable when they're sick. Aren't you unwell, too? Dad should've

trying to cheer her up with a bright smile. "But don't

to Jessica's room. She was still asleep, eyes closed,

sat down at

quiet, Jessica

then she heard

she sensed