Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Timothy didn't lay a hand on her.

Maybe all he wanted was to scare Little Mute into going back.

Jessica signed, "You're getting better every day, you know. I'm honestly so proud

of you."

But Herbert couldn't share in her happiness-not with the Wheeler family

breathing down his neck. He was still under their thumb.

Little Mute refused to drag him into her troubles. He couldn't protect her openly,

not when it would only make things worse for her.

He forced a wry smile. "I'm not nearly as impressive as you think I am."

“To me, you're already wonderful,” Jessica signed softly, her gestures full of warmth. "Don't overthink any of this. I understand."

She was well aware of the real reason behind everything. Timothy's actions were cruel in ways words couldn't express.

Using the Wheeler Group to threaten Herbert had left him cornered. In a world defined by competition and pride, no man wanted to feel bested by another. If it hadn't been for his desire to help her, none of this mess would even exist.

They'd known each other since childhood. To have things come to this, right in front of her, would surely bruise his pride.

never cared about things like

Jessica divorced Timothy and cut all ties,

finally had time to help with her treatment. If

their fears -her throat had been injured

Herbert's office than he pulled Jessica into a

her lips, he

heart ached so badly it felt

Timothy-how could he do this

tightened around Little Mute, desperate to protect

squirmed, trying to free herself, until he finally realized

raised her hands, asking, "What's

eyes were rimmed red.

off, mumbling, "Your throat's so inflamed-I can't stand knowing you've been in

PAGU

Jessica just smiled

from the past-even though it hurt-was already a

The medicine you had sent over helped a lot. I barely feel

a whisper. "Wait

office was spacious and fully equipped, with a private

from the corners of his eyes, fogging his

bathroom, closed the door

tears he'd been holding back poured down, streaming over

and pounded it against his chest,