Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 405

She had a husband who, by all accounts, was practically perfect-successful, charming, admired by everyone.

Yet, when it came to her, he never truly helped. In fact, he'd done everything in his power to block her ambitions and keep her from advancing in her career.

It made her realize something simple but undeniable. If someone truly cares about you, even the smallest signal-a word, a look, sometimes nothing at all-is enough. They just know when you need help, and they step up without being asked.

But if they don't care? You could beg until your voice was hoarse, and they still wouldn't see or hear you.

The contrast couldn't have been clearer, and it left Jessica feeling that having a husband like hers was no different from having no one at all.

At least, it would all be over soon. The court hearing was coming up.

Jessica tapped out a message to Vince.

"I'll never forget what you've done for me."

Someday, if she had the chance, she'd repay Vince's kindness, properly, as it deserved.

"Don't mention it. I visited Carlisle's studio and was truly moved. I hope both of you find your way back and realize your worth."

help treat her aphasia. But he held back. She'd be returning in a few

months ago was finally finished, and he made a special trip

and explaining with care. Sheila listened, focused and eager, taking

until Ines finished before wheeling

over.

lit up when she

smiled too.

point. He told Ines he'd prepared a new studio for her,

here for a long time. I'm attached to this place and not ready

and Ines was happy to teach her. Contributing to the field was reward enough; she'd never accept such

and Timothy

so Timothy decided to wait for her. With her grandparents back in town, the three of them were all staying at The

your career here, that studio is yours. I originally renovated it to thank Ines for teaching you, but

gratitude. Whether she

everything-another sign of

as he still

the daughter of the Howard family,