Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 416

Jessica wasn't anxious anymore.

She felt a vague sense of foreboding-Vince had warned her, and after all, she knew Timothy well enough herself.

Something might change today. Maybe the whole case would take an unexpected turn.

But what kind of twist, she still couldn't say.

The clock struck the hour for the hearing. The judge and jury filed in and took their seats.

After the court formally announced that Jessica was suing Timothy for divorce, Timothy's attorney immediately stood up.

To everyone's surprise, he requested a recess on medical grounds, presenting documents chronicling Timothy's recent car accident and injuries from the day before.

In that moment, Jessica suddenly understood Timothy's game.

Of course he wouldn't let her get away with a simple, clean break.

Vince had seen it coming-the outcome was no surprise. But Timothy's cunning was still astonishing.

He could have filed for recess beforehand, but he waited until court was in session.

First, he wanted to force Jessica to show up in person.

Second, he wanted her to see for herself that he had no intention of letting her go, and that he could block her path in countless ways.

He really was insane. Wasn't he afraid Jessica would call the police on him?

Just then, Jessica's phone buzzed with a message.

It was from an unfamiliar number.

Come outside after the hearing. I'm waiting for you at the courthouse entrance. You want to negotiate a divorce, right? I agree. Today I'll give you the answer you want.

The wording left no doubt-it was from Timothy.

Phelps, watching from across the room, looked apprehensive. The hearing had fallen apart, and he worried Jessica would be furious.

He made up his mind to intercept her before she left.

baffled by Timothy's move. Was he trying to provoke Jessica into calling the

found she couldn't

past, her desperation to end the marriage had been driven by her illness- time

waiting for a donor match at the hospital, at least

evidence in her hands. She wasn't desperate anymore, and she

could call the police if she needed

she'd been through, she was done

of

could stall this time, but what about next

only grant him

result of

no way she'd

she'd ever believe

Never again.

whatever good will she once held for him, grinding

a big deal. He

the

hadn't expected Jessica

much she wanted this divorce; with today's

her to be

But she barely reacted.

knew that

exactly

angry only punished herself for someone else's

had to avoid stress

Timothy's request and announced the case would

adjournment, Sheila felt her stomach twist

the day Timothy and Jessica parted ways. She

Ha.

really had fallen

now, he still refused to let her

she knew Timothy too well. He

her out without

second thought.

Jessica

wasn't the only one

her side as soon as the hearing