Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Jessica caught the meaning behind Latonia's words right away.

It wasn't that the Wheeler Group couldn't stand their ground against the Lawsons -it just hadn't come to that point yet.

To Latonia and Herbert, Jessica was nothing more than a former neighbor. They might offer her a small favor out of courtesy, but anything beyond that was unlikely.

She simply wasn't important enough to them.

And a relationship so shallow shouldn't be burdened by her troubles.

After finishing her conversation with Latonia, Jessica left the hotel.

Latonia had chosen not to meet her at the Wheeler estate this time.

Jessica had long grown used to the ebb and flow of people's kindness. Compared to others, Latonia had already shown her more respect, even taking care not to hurt her feelings.

Jessica wasn't sure if she should feel grateful or just quietly disappointed.

After all, this whole mess had started because of her-she couldn't just wash her hands of it. But she also didn't want to cause Herbert unnecessary trouble.

It looked like going back home was off the table.

Jessica hailed a cab and asked the driver to take her to the amusement park.

She wandered without a plan, letting her thoughts drift.

out-on the

stands. Couples walked hand in hand. Parents pushed strollers

she found herself near the

a couple kissed beneath

huge. The odds of running into

through her bag, and pulled out her phone.

as she looked up, she spotted Timothy and Sheila, holding Henry's hands

was to her, and Sheila was up on tiptoe, pressing her

They were kissing.

went slack. Her phone

tiny green leaf from Timothy's hair. "Look, Timothy, you've

then, Timothy's

flashed across the

his gaze

too. You should answer and let her know we're by the Ferris wheel. Henry told me today that he's never been to the amusement park with his

already spotted Jessica

Jessica's stubborn streak, her reckless courage, and simply declined the

her own for a few more days—maybe then

started, but