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.

Timothy's move. Was he trying to

couldn't even get angry

her desperation to end the marriage had been driven by her illness- time was running out, and she longed for a few months of peace

waiting for a donor match at the hospital, at least she could see

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

police if she

been through, she was

ahead of her

time, but what about

court would only grant

was the result of

she'd negotiate with Timothy

she'd ever believe

Never again.

once held for him, grinding it

a dirty trick, but it's not a big deal. He isn't seriously ill, so the review won't be

the table, "Alright,

hadn't expected Jessica to stay

knew how much she wanted this divorce; with today's

her to be

But she barely reacted.

knew that anger was

was exactly Timothy's

herself for

with her condition, she had

Timothy's request and announced the case would resume in

lawyer filed for adjournment,

finally be the day Timothy and Jessica parted ways.

Ha.

had fallen for

now, he still refused to

of getting involved; she knew Timothy too well. He

cut her out

second thought.

Jessica wanted

one feeling the pressure

mood, hurried to her side