Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 374

Sandra quickly jumped to her feet, grabbing Abell's arm with excitement. "This must be it—they're really here! Sallie, Sheila, come with me to greet them."

This called for a bit of ceremony.

Normally, based on her usual attitude, Sallie wouldn't bother welcoming Jessica at all. But today, she was determined to go-if only to make sure Sheila understood that Timothy was a married man, and that she'd better give up any hope she was harboring.

The gates to the estate swung open.

Vince appeared, carrying a beautifully framed picture, with Jessica standing quietly at his side.

Timothy lingered at the back of the group, watching Jessica from a distance.

There was a gentle serenity about her, a quiet grace that seemed to soften the very air around her.

The moment Sandra and Abell laid eyes on Jessica, they were more than pleased.

what if she didn't speak? She was beautiful, gentle, and composed-just the kind of woman who suited Timothy. Someone too

welcoming smile. "Vince, this must be

Vince nodded.

grandmother. Come on in, dear, let's

with discomfort. It felt as though something that should have been

Sandra produced a pearl bracelet from a velvet box. "Jessy, here's a little something

Timothy were about to get divorced, she hadn't wanted to

the evening would

warmth, maybe the seven years

in years, and it was their first time meeting her. Jessica wasn't the type to embarrass her elders

the years, Jessica had met all kinds of people. Compared to most, Sandra and Abell were exceptionally gracious and

the pearl bracelet around Jessica's wrist, beaming. "It looks beautiful

with the framed picture. "Abell, Sandra, this is

pulled off the protective cloth, revealing a delicate and

Timothy's eyes brightened with a rare