Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 375

Sandra's eyes glowed with pride and approval.

Sallie, on the other hand, just rolled her eyes. She couldn't see the appeal of those paper-cut artworks-she had no idea what was going through these old folks' minds, but they all seemed to love it.

She thought, It's just a mute girl, is it really worth all this attention?

Abell had the paper-cutting sent to his study, and once the housekeepers announced dinner was ready, everyone made their way to the dining room.

Sandra made a point of seating Jessica beside her, with Timothy on Jessica's other side, clearly hoping to give their marriage a little boost.

If that silly spat between them could be settled tonight with a real conversation, all the better.

Vince took the seat directly across from Jessica. He'd promised her that if Timothy stepped out of line, he'd make sure she was safe. He hoped the evening would be uneventful-get her here, then get her out again in one piece.

arrived. Sandra was the one making conversation

the dishes Jessica liked and placed them on her plate,

from them, watched the scene with

ever—a title that had become a burden. At home, she hardly dared to act too close with

she told herself.

quietly-nodding, shaking her head, but never saying a word. Sandra and

the elders, Jessica didn't refuse Timothy's

inevitable. Timothy can be a bit cold,

trying to smooth things over, thinking it was

idea the rift was so deep-they were heading for

keeping it from the elders. There was no "minor disagreement"-they really were getting a divorce. Better for them to know the truth than to try and

since he asked Mr. Zimmerman, Tagreed so as not to make things difficult for him. This is my first time at the Howard house, and it'll also

handed the phone