Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 57

Was she just being paranoid, overthinking things again?

Right on cue, Timothy's phone buzzed. It was a call from Henry.

He answered immediately.

Henry's anxious voice came through, sharp and urgent.

"Dad, you have to come to the hospital-Great-grandpa and Aunt Sallie took Miss Sheila away. It's kind of scary."

Timothy didn't hesitate; he quickly set Jessica down and spoke into the phone, "I'll be there right away."

He strode off in a hurry. But after a few steps, something occurred to him and he turned back. Reaching out, he cupped Jessica's neck with his large hand, pressing her gently to his chest.

With his lips close to her ear, his voice low and husky, he whispered, "I need to step out for a bit, but I'll be back soon. I'll have the bodyguards leave. Just stay home and wait for me, okay?"

He pressed a kiss to her forehead. As he released her and started to go, Jessica grabbed his hand.

Timothy hugged her again, coaxing softly, "Be good. I just have to handle something. I'll be back soon."

She held his hand tightly, unable to free her fingers to sign.

words she wanted

as he gently pulled

stood alone, a faint, bitter smile curling

had come from Henry. If it were really about Henry, Timothy would have told her more. Who else but Sheila could make him this

had almost

comforted her when he wanted, left when he

was always

***

Phelps and Sallie were in

knocked on the door from

bully Miss

shot Sallie

and carried him back into the

me down!" he

door

"since when do

own family? Protecting that woman like she's

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