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."

headed upstairs and knocked on

"Come in."

the door and found Jessica

closer, he saw she was working on an animation. There was no sign she intended to leave for

Timothy's looking for you. He

of the mouse

you

But I lied. He's promised me so many things and never followed through, every single time. Why should I go? I'm afraid if I do, I won't be able to

"Alright. Got it."

the room. Jessica picked up

calls and messages from Timothy. She glanced at them, then set the

Vince called Timothy back.

she's afraid if she goes, she won't be able

her she won't get stuck. She can leave

not kept 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

just a farewell dinner, Henry's here too.

each minute ticked by, anxiety clawed at him. He tried to

to you anymore.