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

found she couldn't

illness- time was running out, and she

at the

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

the police if she needed

been through, she was done

of her

could stall this time, but what about

would only grant him

result of

was no way she'd negotiate with Timothy

she'd ever believe

Never again.

shattered whatever good will she once

leaned over and murmured to Jessica, "They really pulled a dirty trick, but it's not a big deal. He

beneath the table, "Alright,

Jessica to stay

knew how much she wanted this divorce;

expected her to be

But she barely reacted.

knew that anger was

exactly Timothy's

only punished herself for

her condition, she had to avoid

judge accepted Timothy's request and announced

lawyer filed for adjournment, Sheila felt her

today would finally be the day Timothy and Jessica parted ways. She

Ha.

had

now, he still refused to let her

involved; she knew Timothy too well. He was the jealous type, and if she

her out without

second thought.

Timothy refused to divorce, but Jessica wanted out-Sheila

only one

worried about Jessica's mood, hurried to her side as soon as