Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Timothy knew well enough how Mr. Smith operated. During their call last night, Mr. Smith had mentioned he was waiting for someone, but as a friend, Timothy hadn't planned to push him too hard.

Timothy took a small sip of his coffee. "Aren't you going to wait for the person you mentioned?"

Mr. Smith grinned, carefree as ever. "No need. I trust you-you know my situation, and you'd never set me up with the wrong person."

"That's true enough."

After all, Sheila had made quite a name for herself in the animation industry. Timothy was familiar with the role in question; it wasn't the lead, and he doubted Sheila would have any trouble with it.

"Then it's settled," Mr. Smith said. "Let me know when you're free to set up a meeting so we can talk through the details."

Tomorrow was a holiday, and Timothy would be heading back to his family's old house. "How about tonight?"

“Perfect! It's a date. Dinner's on me at The Silverthread Eatery tonight."

After parting ways with Timothy, Mr. Smith texted Ines to let her know he'd worked things out and invited her to join them for dinner at The Silverthread Eatery that evening.

was, after all, Ines's student. Mr. Smith had first reached out to Ines about the project, so of

message, she tried calling Jessica, but her phone was

had already arranged things with Timothy, and Timothy would surely bring Jessica along, Ines didn't worry about getting in touch with

she'd decided to head back to her hometown

Day wasn't just a time for family reunions; it was also an important

her time and energy had been devoted to the Lawson family. She'd followed their traditions, joined their

now, she felt a pang

decided, she wouldn't be serving the Lawsons or joining

afternoon, Jessica powered her phone back on, booked a train ticket, and set

holiday dinner, she turned

out, Timothy didn't try to

Mr. Smith, Timothy let Sheila know

The Silverthread Eatery. Timothy had helped her land this chance, and