Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Jessica sat in the passenger seat and immediately spotted Timothy.

Herbert was behind the wheel, eyes sharp on the road ahead, but he couldn't miss Timothy either.

They were almost at Jessica's house now, and the car slowed considerably. Herbert glanced at her, sensing her anxiety.

Without hesitation, Jessica signed, "Herbert, just keep driving."

The last thing she wanted was to run into Timothy-especially now, with Herbert

by her side. Knowing Timothy's temper, she could already imagine the argument that would follow.

Herbert pressed his foot to the gas.

Out on the sidewalk, Timothy was standing face-to-face with Secretary Allen, his gaze fixed on the passing traffic. Something about the car caught Timothy's attention a flash of familiarity.

Secretary Allen noticed Timothy staring and turned to look as well.

"Ma'am..."

But the car sped by without even a pause.

Through the window, Timothy caught sight of Jessica. He took an unconscious step forward, but the vehicle was already disappearing down the block.

over Timothy's face, his presence turning icy

they could see Jessica, then

finally tear his gaze away. His voice was cold and low as he

snapped

"You've been here all day. When

I arrived this morning, Mr. Herbert was getting here too. He and Mrs. Lawson went

on Timothy's temple. He shot Allen a frosty glare and

voice tight with panic. "President Lawson, I just didn't want you and Mrs. Lawson to argue about all this,

slid into the passenger seat.

outside, Timothy's forceful presence

month's bonus is canceled. And if you ever hide news about my wife from me again..." Timothy paused, letting his words sink in, then added coldly,

Snap-

the door

ways down the road, Herbert finally pulled

"do you want to

had darkened since Timothy's sudden appearance. All she wanted was a