Goodbye, Mr. Regret

It wasn't until everyone started talking about it that he finally realized Jessica hadn't said a single word since she'd arrived.

Vince ignored the questions tossed his way and instead shielded Jessica, gesturing politely. "This way."

Jessica couldn't care less that people called her mute.

Because she was, in fact, mute.

What really bothered her was Timothy's intention to announce their relationship publicly-she wanted nothing more than to slip away unnoticed.

But Timothy caught her by the wrist, pulling her close and wrapping his arm around her shoulders. His dark eyes softened as he looked at her, his voice gentle and warm. "Do you need to use the restroom?"

Jessica shot Vince a pleading glance, as if silently asking for help.

Everyone stared, dumbfounded by the scene.

Vince just smiled. "Timothy, you go ahead. I'll show her the way."

Timothy's expression darkened as he looked at Vince. "No need. She's my wife-l know where the restroom is. I'll take her."

Jessica and steered her out of the room, ignoring

the whispers started

God, she's actually

Timothy married a

he's willing to

friends each

quiet for a moment, then broke into a smile. "Honestly, I think it's great. Jessica's got both beauty and brains-she's more

be marrying her. Jessica was Alfreda's only granddaughter, and

that Jessica had married Timothy and become Mrs. Lawson, Larkin felt there was nothing

How could she possibly be good enough

agreed to let Timothy marry her.

but at the end of the day, she's mute. That's hardly a good match for Timothy. Larkin, why are

she be with Timothy? Timothy grew up with every advantage, but Jessica is just an ordinary girl who's managed to make a name for herself in traditional arts. That's even more impressive. She's my honored

Larkin felt obliged to watch out for her

she couldn't be his daughter-in-law, he'd make her his goddaughter instead, give her some backing, so she'd never be bullied in the