Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 598

"Timothy, if she won't answer your call, it won't make a difference if you ring me instead. Even if I hand her the phone, she still won't pick up."

"She might not have heard it. We agreed-tonight, six o'clock, dinner at The Silverthread Eatery."

Vince checked his watch-it was already eight.

If Jessica had actually promised Timothy, she would have shown up. Or maybe

she had said yes just to avoid a confrontation, never intending to go.

"Stop waiting for her."

They were both sharp; Timothy wasn't that naïve.

"She promised me. She's never lied to me before. She'll come, I know she will- just tell her for me."

Vince frowned. Had that recent surgery dulled Timothy's senses? This was so obvious-how could he not see it?

"I'll go check. Gotta go."

Vince headed upstairs and knocked on Jessica's door.

"Come in."

found Jessica hunched over her computer,

on an animation. There was no sign she intended to

you.

let go of the mouse and

said you

through, every single time.

"Alright. Got it."

room. Jessica picked

and messages from Timothy. She glanced at

Vince called Timothy back.

she's afraid if

her she won't get stuck. She can leave

not kept them? Is it really so strange she doesn't trust you anymore? Are you just going to sit there and

not it. I told her-it's just a farewell dinner, Henry's here too. We

as each minute ticked by, anxiety clawed

anymore.

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