Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 353

Still, Vince didn't seem to mind; it was perfectly normal, after all.

Childhood friends, next-door neighbors.

After so many years, maybe feelings had blossomed when they were young. In its own way, that was remarkable.

"Which hospital is it? Can you send me the address?" he asked.

"Sure. I'll hang up now and send you the location," came the reply.

After ending the call, Herbert quickly added Vince as a contact on his phone. Might as well use this chance to keep an eye on the competition and stay up-to- date on his rival's movements.

Once Vince accepted the friend request, Herbert sent him the hospital's location and Jessica's room number.

Jessica finished her meal, and Herbert took the empty container, tossing it in the trash.

When Herbert turned back around, Jessica signed, "The surgery's done, and I don't need any more meds or injections, right? Can I be discharged?"

As long as there are no complications, you can go home tomorrow. I can come

That worked out well.

didn't want to waste any time. Unlike

left to do—she needed to see Mr. Smith again and start preparing to return to work. In her spare moments, she'd have to look up the most reputable hospitals for liver treatment in the

free from her old life, she was desperate to start

arrived at the hospital, carrying a basket of fresh fruit and a bouquet of lilies, their sweet scent instantly brightening the

that he'd completely

would be

since Jessica wasn't divorced

meanwhile, Vince had shown up

Vince was

back? Tomorrow, he'd bring flowers too- and roses

beside Jessica's bed, his expression full of concern.

nothing serious, just my throat. Don't worry,"

say, but turned to Herbert instead. "Dr. Wheeler, would you

he being

gentle nod, signaling it was okay. Left