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.

then handed the cash box

such lengths, playing her little games-he was curious to see just

a month, after

He could play along.

took the box and

her bank account. Even if he did, she

crush anyone beneath his will. Who knew if, on a whim, he'd pull the same trick

way to secure the

open the front door when she found Sallie standing on the step, supporting

his face turned

sharp and scolding.

grandfather's voice and

cold glance

kind of

had ever dared look at him

When fury took hold, reason went out

his cane, aiming right at

shock. She raised the cash box,

she heard the dull thud of

found herself wrapped tightly in Timothy's

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