Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 476

Herbert stared blankly into Vince's anxious eyes, blurting out, "Left side of her

chest-pink-heart-shaped."

Vince collapsed into the passenger seat, numb with shock. So it was true. Jessica

really was his Salome his long-lost little sister.

Timothy.

Within seconds, Vince's eyes brimmed red, his fists clenched so tight his arms

trembled. His teeth ground together audibly.

Herbert realized the truth must have matched. He hadn't expected Vince to care

so much about Jessica-or to have been relentlessly asking about her childhood

because he suspected she was the Zimmerman family's missing daughter.

With guilt heavy in his voice, Herbert muttered, "I'm sorry..."

Vince's reply was hoarse, "It's not your fault. I should have known."

Just as the words left his mouth, Vince's phone rang, slicing through the tension.

He picked it up. Timothy's name flashed across the screen.

Seeing that familiar name, Vince felt a murderous rage stir inside him.

He answered.

Timothy's voice was cold and calm. "Take Salome home. The family's waiting to

bring her back."

He'd given in.

He was letting Jessica go-letting her return to the family she belonged to, letting

her go somewhere he might never see her again.

He couldn't use Jessica's life as a gamble just to patch up a marriage that was

already beyond repair.

"Vince-"

Before Timothy could get out another word, Vince's voice exploded, nearly

"Don't call me Vince! Why the hell

that night?"

was quiet for a heartbeat. Vince didn't even bother to confirm what

he simply roared, cursing, "You

don't need your fake concern,

but the cold beep

composure,

raw and broken. "Turn the car around.

sister."

hit Herbert like a punch to the chest. He spun the wheel and

racing Vince to Jessica's front

moment they stopped.

the pavement, and he

rushed to

him, Vince could

as a child, calling him "big

sweet,

the door, but it felt impossible

the nights she'd sneak into

"Big brother, Salome loves

walked faster,

"Wait for me!

If he got in

no

and promise

Grandpa to help.

pouting when the family discussed arranged

be engaged

she disappeared, he never heard

"Big brother..."

before she walked,

the first

floor, he was the one

chubby arms

little bells.

big brother..."

he caught her in

feather-light.

right there, almost within reach, yet

never realized it.

even left her alone at The Gilded Whisper Estates,

trap.

only he'd realized sooner-she wouldn't have suffered

"Salome... My Salome..."

from Herbert's arms and broke

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