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.

night on, he'd lived

become a rising star in

Jessica, he was someone

yet, she'd fallen helplessly in love with him, quietly following every bit of news about

looks drew her

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

of marriage, and he'd always been so distant. Still, she

noticed a terrified girl being bullied on the street and had

he had

last night, he'd done what those thugs, twelve

supposed to go on living after

give his wife's

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

had it

want to

she couldn't

bring herself to kill a fish, let alone stab

back the pain that felt like it was tearing her heart to pieces, she choked back a sob and withdrew the knife from where it nearly