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

couldn't even get angry

marriage had been driven by her illness- time was running out, and she longed for a few months of peace on her own

even though she was still waiting for a donor match at the hospital,

wasn't desperate anymore, and she had nothing left

call the police if she needed

through, she was done putting everyone

of her

could stall this time, but what

only grant him a

was the result of her own

way she'd negotiate

no way she'd ever believe another word he

Never again.

shattered whatever good will she once held for

not a big deal. He isn't seriously ill, so the review won't be delayed for long. If I'm right, the hearing will

beneath the table, "Alright,

hadn't expected Jessica

wanted this divorce; with

expected her to

But she barely reacted.

knew that anger

exactly

angry only punished herself

with her condition, she had to avoid

accepted Timothy's request and announced the case would resume

Timothy's lawyer filed for adjournment, Sheila

Timothy and Jessica

Ha.

had

he still refused

getting involved; she knew Timothy too well. He was

cut her out

second thought.

Timothy refused to divorce, but Jessica wanted out-Sheila would just wait

one

hurried to her side as soon