Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Timothy's face darkened instantly.

Earlier, when Mario's mom had asked Timothy the question, Henry hadn't denied it. With Sheila standing right beside him, he couldn't very well contradict her and embarrass her in public.

But now, Henry had just called Sheila "Mom"-right to her face!

He was getting bolder by the day. No wonder Jessica was so determined to get a divorce—maybe she'd overheard something like this.

Marquis never would have imagined that the youngest Lawson boy was already calling Sheila "Mom." It was ironclad evidence, handed over on a silver platter.

And all because the opposing party was Timothy. Plenty of lawyers were too intimidated to take the case, but if it had been any other client, even a rookie straight out of law school could have won this lawsuit.

The guilty party was flaunting the affair without the slightest attempt to hide it, parading around in public and openly acting like husband and wife.

Marquis made a mental note to get in touch with Mario's mom later. If she agreed to testify, her statement in court would be invaluable.

Inside the crowded room, Timothy had to keep up appearances for Sheila's sake -he didn't want to give anyone more fuel for gossip.

voice low and stern. "Come

"Timothy, don't be so harsh.

the paper-cutting contest had been discussed in advance-why was his

Sheila. I need to have

response, Timothy took Henry by the arm and

no need-if she did, she'd only

plenty annoyed with Jessica these days; he'd

fixed Henry with a piercing look. His voice was

his cheeks, defiant. "She told on

Timothy's tone was sharp, icy. Whenever Timothy scolded him, Henry always felt a little afraid—he lowered his head and muttered,

so now you remember you have a

you-you've been fighting

couldn't help but feel a surge of resentment toward Jessica. Henry wasn't wrong-Jessica's constant drama had turned their once warm home into utter chaos.

to call Sheila your mother. She's your great-aunt. Sure, she's young, and maybe 'great-aunt' feels odd. If you want to call her 'Aunt Sheila,' I can