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?"

been packed with chores. She'd been so busy, she'd

moment, sir. I'll

up all night looking after the young master. Maybe she'd come home after breakfast to catch up on sleep. That's why Mabel

knocked on the bedroom door.

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

morning, borrowed 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

it really was

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

I think she wanted to use that ring

used her own phone to

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

that, Timothy ended

have anything urgent to say. Normally,

just wanted to see

would be so much easier if she just got

that thought, Timothy rang

the latest foldable smartphone. Have it delivered to

"For Mrs. Bennett?"

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