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."

that, he kept his arm around Jessica and steered her out of the room, ignoring her

them, the whispers

she's actually

can't believe Timothy married a mute

he's willing

each harbored their

a smile. "Honestly, I think it's great. Jessica's got

he could formally announce to everyone that Vince would be marrying her. Jessica was Alfreda's only granddaughter, and marrying into the Zimmerman family would guarantee she'd be

Mrs. Lawson, Larkin felt there was nothing

How could she possibly be good enough for

to let Timothy marry her. It's just too

day, she's mute. That's hardly a good match for Timothy. Larkin, why are you

an incredible paper artist-so resilient. Why shouldn't she be with Timothy? Timothy grew up with every

for

his daughter-in-law, he'd make her his goddaughter instead, give her some backing, so she'd never be bullied in the Lawson