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.

never spent his birthday at home. The first year, he'd 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 about these special

her not to trouble herself over his birthday. After that, Jessica never brought it up

Henry was asleep. Then, quietly, she would bake a cake, write a little birthday wish, light the candles, and sing "Happy Birthday" alone in the kitchen. Since Timothy never celebrated, she stopped celebrating

"Let me think

said. "I'll wait for your

obvious-even Ines, the renowned mentor, seemed a little swayed. After all, she'd refused him at first, but now she was willing to reconsider. That was a

a giant in the animation world, but Timothy had serious financial clout. And when Timothy wanted something, he always found a way

of them classics, and had even worked closely with the internationally acclaimed director, Mr. Smith. In their field, Sheila was already at the top of

any of

even a single piece?" Timothy asked, raising an

and the gifts-her integrity was clear. The more Ines stood her ground, the more Timothy found her

of Henry's cut-paper illustrations," Ines said with a smile. "I really like