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

"Come in."

door and found Jessica hunched over her

on an animation. There was no sign she intended to leave for

looking for you. He even

mouse

you agreed

single time. Why should I go? I'm afraid if I do, I won't be

"Alright. Got it."

the room. Jessica picked up

She glanced at them,

Vince called Timothy back.

afraid if she

get stuck. She can leave whenever she

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

took a shaky breath. "That's not it. I told her-it's just a farewell dinner, Henry's here too. We even

anxiety clawed at

don't want to talk to you anymore.