Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 99

Timothy's eyes narrowed suddenly, sharp with suspicion.

If it were Mabel, she wouldn't have stayed silent on the line.

Could it be Jessica?

Sheila caught the change in Timothy's expression. Truth be told, she'd already guessed it was Jessica.

But Timothy's gaze soon returned to normal. His voice was calm and measured. "There's a restaurant on the third floor. Go ahead and order something-I need to return a call and I'll join you soon."

"Alright."

The moment Sheila stepped out, Timothy pulled out his phone and dialed Jessica.

The call was instantly disconnected.

She still had him blocked.

Timothy wasted no time and called Mabel instead.

She answered right away.

"Is my wife home?"

days had been packed with chores. She'd been so busy, she'd completely forgotten to check if Mrs.

I'll go

home after breakfast to catch up on sleep. That's why Mabel

knocked on the

The room was empty, the bed neatly made-not a trace that anyone had

my phone to call you, then said she was craving those crystal dumplings from Velvet Fork, and went out. I've been busy all day and didn't notice when she left-or

really was Jessica

your phone? Didn't you tell her to take me

think she wanted to use that ring that lets

then used her own phone to talk through

reach her, and if she comes back, let me know right

Timothy ended

anything urgent to say. Normally, they couldn't talk

so maybe she just wanted to

she just got herself a new phone

Timothy

pick up the latest foldable smartphone. Have it delivered to The

"For Mrs. Bennett?"

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