Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 187

He didn't believe it for a second.

She'd reacted to him before-more than once.

What exactly was she after?

She'd already taken his body. Did she want his heart now, too?

Timothy's usual elegance had darkened, a shadow of gloom settling over him.

Seeing him unmoved, Jessica strode forward, intent on snatching the case from his hands.

Suddenly, Timothy's grip tightened. His voice was low and steady. "Jessica."

Jessica flicked her eyes up, meeting the cold, brooding look in his.

Both their hands were locked around the handle, neither willing to let go.

She was the first to relent. Her slender fingers released the case, anger flashing

in her dark eyes. "Timothy, did you plan to break your promise from day one?"

He'd never intended to go back on his word.

But fine. He wasn't about to squabble with her. It's not as if he cared about her money.

together, then handed

playing her little games-he was curious

was only a month, after

He could play along.

box and headed straight

to unfreeze her bank account. Even if he did,

with power to crush anyone beneath his will. Who knew if, on a whim, he'd

way

front door when she found Sallie standing on the step,

saw Jessica, his face turned gray with

sharp and scolding. "You've

heard his grandfather's voice and

a cold glance and tried to walk past

kind of attitude

had ever dared look at him like

flared hot and quick in Phelps. When fury took hold, reason went out the

his cane, aiming right

raised the cash

instant, she heard the dull thud of wood striking

wrapped tightly in Timothy's

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