Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Most people could relate, after all.

Of course, some of her thoughts came from all those TV shows she'd seen, the ones with thankless, ungrateful children. Whether it was in movies or novels, art mirrored life.

She'd never experienced it herself, but she was sure those kinds of people existed.

The screenplay, naturally, was meant to shine a light on the greatness of a mother's love.

She just never expected the drama to play out in her own life.

Yates didn't ask about the other plot points anymore.

Instead, he changed the subject. "So, what are your hopes for the box office numbers?"

"I'll give it my best shot, ask for nothing, expect nothing. Do the work, wait for the results. If it doesn't go well, I'll start over. If it does, I'll keep going."

Perfect wife material.

She was a breath of fresh air.

After a long day at work, coming home to talk with her-what could be more relaxing?

Timothy must have lost his mind to let her go.

Well, maybe it's for the best.

He's just not that lucky.

Yates silently cheered to himself.

Back at the house, Vince had just stepped inside when his phone chimed with a notification. He pulled it out-Twitter alert.

From The Lawson Group.

A frown creased his brow.

He tapped the screen.

His face soured instantly.

Seriously, Timothy?

Unbelievable. Absolutely shameless!

What a show-off.

Posting their marriage registration.

Flaunting his love.

does he

a whole rainbow

"What's up, big brother?

something annoying on Twitter.

It's late-let's

soon as Jessica was in her room, Vince grabbed

the jerk and what did

down and

handed over his phone. "Take a look. And you're still dragging your feet on your engagement? Look how slick he is always quick to grab

He was fuming.

that either of

well

picked up

tweet from

#FirstScreening #FilmReview #LettersFromTheFetalSeaPreview #StarlightGrandTheater

"This is supposed to be a

Theater to hitch a ride on

talking about the movie?" Vince had only skimmed it, too

basically a confessional. He probably wrote it for one person to see-and even paid to promote it. Bought himself a trending

Vince wasn't wrong.

had skills, he had to admit.

for him, thanked his wife for writing such a moving script and investing in such

he hadn't raised the boy well enough and had let

he

think your review-once it's posted-can knock his off the trending

chance," Yates

think your reviews

"He's got money."

arched a brow. "You

But going toe-to-toe with him

just sit back and watch him run his own one-man

Ping.

Another notification.

#PresidentLawson InvitesAllStaffAnd FamiliesToTheScreening#

replies were full of The Lawson Group

event.

Vince the phone.

got

up his

the beginning ele pace

Ping.

hadn't even finished reading

Another one.