Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 598

"Timothy, if she won't answer your call, it won't make a difference if you ring me instead. Even if I hand her the phone, she still won't pick up."

"She might not have heard it. We agreed-tonight, six o'clock, dinner at The Silverthread Eatery."

Vince checked his watch-it was already eight.

If Jessica had actually promised Timothy, she would have shown up. Or maybe

she had said yes just to avoid a confrontation, never intending to go.

"Stop waiting for her."

They were both sharp; Timothy wasn't that naïve.

"She promised me. She's never lied to me before. She'll come, I know she will- just tell her for me."

Vince frowned. Had that recent surgery dulled Timothy's senses? This was so obvious-how could he not see it?

"I'll go check. Gotta go."

upstairs and

"Come in."

opened the door and found Jessica

animation. There was no sign she intended to leave for dinner-besides,

for you. He

mouse and glanced at Vince.

said you agreed to

and never followed through, every single time. Why should I go? I'm afraid if I do, I

"Alright. Got it."

room. Jessica picked up her

and messages from Timothy. She glanced at them,

Vince called Timothy back.

waiting, she's not coming. She said she's afraid if she goes, she won't

she won't get stuck. She can

them? Is it really so strange she doesn't trust you anymore? Are you just going to sit there and guilt-trip her until she gives in? That old trick again-using her sense of responsibility to

not it. I told her-it's just a farewell dinner, Henry's here too. We even got her a gift. Tomorrow we finalize the divorce.

each minute ticked by, anxiety clawed at him.

talk to you anymore. You're just trying to make me feel