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.

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

however, found she couldn't even get

the marriage had been driven by her illness- time was running out,

waiting for a donor match at the hospital,

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

call the police if she needed

she was done putting

of

could stall this time,

would only grant him

was the result of her own

was no way she'd negotiate with Timothy

way she'd ever believe

Never again.

once held for

to Jessica, "They really pulled a dirty trick, but it's not a big deal. He isn't seriously ill,

scribbled beneath the table, "Alright,

expected Jessica to stay so

much she wanted this

expected her

But she barely reacted.

that anger

exactly Timothy's

herself

condition, she had to avoid

and announced

for adjournment, Sheila felt her

be the day Timothy and Jessica parted ways. She hadn't

Ha.

had

now, he still refused to

she knew Timothy too well. He was the jealous type,

her

second thought.

Jessica wanted out-Sheila would

one feeling

to her side as