Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 324

Timothy barely acknowledged the threat, carrying her on without breaking stride.

She couldn't find her voice; she could only let her actions speak for her.

The tip of the blade pricked his skin.

He paused for a heartbeat as the pain hit, but then continued, unfazed.

Jessica pressed harder. Blood beaded at his throat.

When they reached the car, Timothy spoke gently, almost tenderly. "Put the knife down. If you still want to stab me later, I'll let you."

His elegant fingers curled around the passenger side handle, opening the door.

Jessica was so weak she didn't even have the strength to struggle.

Timothy's calm composure and soft words finally began to break through her defenses.

He eased her into the passenger seat, then got behind the wheel. The black Mercedes pulled away from The Gilded Whisper Estates and disappeared into the night.

had to get her out

hadn't had

whole drive, Jessica clutched

drive too fast, afraid that a sudden stop might hurt

rolled down wide, paved roads, then turned

window, her gaze unfocused. The surroundings were starting

Riverside University.

here for four

rental

shene

to make ends meet. In the beginning, she'd survived on Ines's support and a patchwork of scholarships, renting the

started picking up odd jobs,

into a small one-bedroom with

the day he came to take her to

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