Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Vince frowned, a sense of unease settling over him.

Mayfield was a shareholder in Stonebridge Construction.

A darker premonition crept into his mind. Was it just a coincidence? Or something

more?

It was still morning in Aetherion when Vince pulled out his phone and dialed

Sandra.

Sandra was surprised to see Vince's name pop up and quickly answered.

"Sandra."

"Vince, is there any improvement with Henry's situation?"

Sandra and Timothy's grandfather, Abell Howard, had originally planned to return home with Sallie. But Sallie, not wanting the elderly couple to endure the long journey and emotional turmoil, insisted they stay put. She promised to keep them updated if there was any news. So far, though, Sallie hadn't reached out.

whole Lawson family has been tested as potential donors. Once the

"That's a relief."

Lawsons still hadn't told the Howard family about Timothy's accident. Vince hesitated,

about it. She said Henry's been treating Sheila like a mother figure. I called Sheila late that night and had her come back.

leaving a gaping wound in both Sandra and Abell's lives. When they found Sheila,

explanation told Vince what he needed to know—she still sided with Sheila deep

call. I just didn't see her when I came back,

still

a thing. For the past seven years, Timothy and Sheila have behaved like any normal siblings. They're close in age, grew up together, and Timothy is sentimental by nature. Sheila

could only sigh. "Sandra, their marriage has more problems than

bit longer before

Stonebridge Construction, and with the recent accident still under investigation, Vince didn't want to tip his

made another call, arranging for

keep her safe,

didn't want anything else to happen to