Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Ines offered a gentle smile.

"So, President Lawson, I'm a little curious-what exactly is your relationship with Sheila?"

Inside the storage room, Jessica's expression clouded. She was just as interested in hearing how Timothy would explain himself.

"She's my aunt," Timothy replied.

Jessica's fingers curled tightly. So, her suspicions were right after all.

In fact, Ines had seen the video footage of Timothy and Sheila being stopped by

the paparazzi. He'd given the exact same answer to the press then.

"Didn't expect your aunt to be so young?" Ines teased, arching a brow.

"She is," Timothy said calmly. "We were born on the same day."

Jessica's face went rigid.

been away on business, and Jessica missed her chance to celebrate with him. The second year, she'd tried to plan ahead, asking him to keep the day free so she could be with him. Like any woman in love, she cared

telling her not to trouble herself over his birthday. After

little birthday wish, light the candles, and sing "Happy Birthday" alone in the kitchen. Since Timothy never

considering. "Let me think it

said. "I'll wait for

mentor, seemed a little swayed. After all,

didn't find it surprising. Ines was a giant in the animation world, but Timothy had serious financial clout. And when Timothy wanted something, he always found a way to make it happen. If Ines was hesitating, Jessica understood -it made sense. Offending someone like Timothy

some of them classics, and had even worked closely with the internationally acclaimed director, Mr. Smith. In

end, though, Ines didn't choose any of

you won't accept even a single piece?" Timothy asked, raising an

clear. The more Ines stood her ground, the more

cut-paper illustrations," Ines said with a smile. "I really