Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 34

Sallie was about to mention that she'd seen Jessica at the fabric market with another man.

But after a moment's hesitation, she decided to let it go.

After all, she hadn't actually seen clearly.

Timothy might be distant with Jessica, but she was still the wife he'd chosen for himself.

They'd married not long ago, and a child had quickly followed.

There had to be at least some lingering affection between them.

If she'd gotten it wrong, it would only make things awkward.

"It's nothing. Granddad called and said he wants everyone back at the family house tonight. I was just checking what time you'd be heading over."

"Before dinner, I suppose."

No matter how busy he was, Timothy would never ignore his grandfather's birthday.

He hung up.

Just then, the doors to the emergency room swung open.

Timothy rushed forward.

"Doctor-how is she?"

now,"

face was ashen, her lips

concern as

a lot of blood. The wounds have been treated and there's no serious danger. She'll need to stay a few days in the hospital. Once she's home, make sure she eats plenty of nourishing food to regain her strength. She'll

and followed as the nurse wheeled Sheila to

had come with Timothy

been frantically making calls, trying to find more. He didn't want Henry stuck waiting around, so after much reassurance-promising over

chair and sat at Sheila's

you be so

stern words were edged with

you talking about?

eyes lingered on the

at him. "You don't actually think I tried to

Henry said when he called

just slipped and fell-the glass I was holding shattered and it cut

bruise had already

"So that's what happened..."

you and Jessica went public with your marriage? Did you think I'd take it so hard

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