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?"

for observation. As long as there are no complications, you can go home tomorrow.

That worked out well.

time. Unlike most people, she

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

finally breaking free from her old life, she was desperate to

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

a start, that he'd completely forgotten to buy any. He'd

it would be

since Jessica wasn't divorced

Vince had shown up with no hesitation

Vince was Timothy's friend,

back? Tomorrow,

beside Jessica's bed, his expression full of concern. "Are you feeling any

my throat. Don't worry," Jessica

seemed to have more to say, but turned to Herbert instead. "Dr. Wheeler, would you mind stepping out for

froze. Was he being kicked out

him a gentle nod, signaling it was okay. Left