Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 314

Jessica's hand shook uncontrollably as she gripped the paring knife.

The man beside her slept deeply, completely unaware.

She couldn't bring herself to lower the blade.

At sixteen, she'd been accepted by recommendation into Riverside Media Institute, arriving in a city where everything felt unfamiliar.

Though Ines supported her and helped her secure a scholarship, Jessica refused to be a burden. At night, she'd set up a small stall in the park, selling paper-cut art for a bit of money.

One night, business was slow and she stayed out later than usual, only to be cornered by a group of thugs who nearly assaulted her.

She couldn't speak, not even to cry out for help, but Timothy-passing by— noticed something was wrong and intervened.

He chased off the gang and called the police, who soon dragged the troublemakers away.

All these years, she'd never forgotten the way he appeared beneath the streetlight, almost otherworldly, bringing with him a kind of awe she'd never known.

At the peak of her despair, when she'd nearly given up on life, Timothy had given her a reason to hope again.

He'd wrapped her trembling, filthy body in his suit jacket and personally walked her back to campus.

on, he'd

already graduated college and become a rising

he was someone

him, quietly following

striking good looks drew her in deeper with

never dared dream she and Timothy would ever cross paths again, but life has a way of

marriage, and he'd always been so distant.

made every second count in pursuit of success-yet he'd noticed a terrified girl being bullied on

always believed he

thugs, twelve years ago, had failed

supposed to go on living

to leave him, to give his

only wanted a divorce-such a small wish-yet he refused

it

moment, Jessica really did want to drive that knife

couldn't do

even bring herself to kill a fish, let

to pieces, she choked back a sob and withdrew the knife from