Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Jessica lifted her hand. "I'm sorry, Professor."

"It's all right, it's all right. Everyone settles down eventually-men get married, women do too. There's nothing wrong with your decision. But, about what we discussed back in New York, have you thought it through?"

Ines had almost agreed to Timothy-truthfully, she hadn't found anyone more suitable.

Thankfully, there was still Jessica.

Jessica wasn't sure how to turn down the offer.

After a moment, she gestured with her hands. "Professor, have you considered Sheila?"

Jessica didn't exactly dislike Sheila. Sheila wasn't someone she cared about, so she didn't feel strongly either way.

But Sheila had gotten involved in her family, so Jessica couldn't really feel warmly toward her.

Still, she wasn't the kind of person who let personal feelings cloud her judgment.

She'd seen Sheila's animation work—her technique and skills were excellent, and her creativity bold, even international in style.

She was still young, yet had already won several awards abroad.

Jessica understood what her professor wanted. If Sheila became her student, she could bring those international influences to the program.

And... Timothy would definitely be willing to throw his full support behind her.

would

Jessica instead, she'd need time to

but I have more faith in you, Jessica. Your husband's successful, your son's already in elementary school-you're in a place where you

Ines had a

and never

she ate, was

to believe that if she ever left him, she

"Sorry, I need to take this." Ines answered, her face lighting up at first, but a moment later, her smile faded and her

understand. I'll be there right

need to go. Once you've made your decision, contact me as soon

stood to walk

looked genuinely anxious, as if something big had just

worry, but Ines was clearly in

ask about it

station to

stay longer at home. Perhaps long enough to fade

then, her

It was Latonia.

while before going

later, a message popped

where are you? I need to