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 occasions-she'd waited

had been cold, telling her not to trouble herself over his birthday. After that,

a cake, write a little birthday wish, light the candles, and sing "Happy Birthday" alone in the kitchen. Since Timothy never celebrated, she stopped

"Let me

Timothy said. "I'll wait for your good

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

when Timothy wanted something, he always found a way to make it happen. If Ines was hesitating, Jessica understood -it made

some 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 her game. With Timothy's backing and her own talent, Sheila was more than qualified to

Ines didn't choose any of the treasures Timothy

a single piece?" Timothy asked, raising an

her ground, the more

cut-paper illustrations," Ines said