Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Jessica wasn't anxious anymore.

She felt a vague sense of foreboding-Vince had warned her, and after all, she knew Timothy well enough herself.

Something might change today. Maybe the whole case would take an unexpected turn.

But what kind of twist, she still couldn't say.

The clock struck the hour for the hearing. The judge and jury filed in and took their seats.

After the court formally announced that Jessica was suing Timothy for divorce, Timothy's attorney immediately stood up.

To everyone's surprise, he requested a recess on medical grounds, presenting documents chronicling Timothy's recent car accident and injuries from the day before.

In that moment, Jessica suddenly understood Timothy's game.

Of course he wouldn't let her get away with a simple, clean break.

Vince had seen it coming-the outcome was no surprise. But Timothy's cunning was still astonishing.

He could have filed for recess beforehand, but he waited until court was in session.

First, he wanted to force Jessica to show up in person.

Second, he wanted her to see for herself that he had no intention of letting her go, and that he could block her path in countless ways.

He really was insane. Wasn't he afraid Jessica would call the police on him?

Just then, Jessica's phone buzzed with a message.

It was from an unfamiliar number.

Come outside after the hearing. I'm waiting for you at the courthouse entrance. You want to negotiate a divorce, right? I agree. Today I'll give you the answer you want.

The wording left no doubt-it was from Timothy.

Phelps, watching from across the room, looked apprehensive. The hearing had fallen apart, and he worried Jessica would be furious.

He made up his mind to intercept her before she left.

and Abell were baffled by Timothy's move. Was he trying

she couldn't even get angry

by her illness- time was running out, and

a donor match at the hospital, at

wasn't desperate anymore,

could call the police

she'd been through, she was done

ahead of

could stall this time,

would only grant him

outcome was the result

was no way she'd

no way she'd ever believe

Never again.

shattered whatever good will she once held for him, grinding it

pulled a dirty trick, but it's not a big deal. He isn't seriously ill, so the review won't be delayed for long. If I'm right, the hearing will be rescheduled

beneath the table,

hadn't expected Jessica to stay so

how much she wanted this

her

But she barely reacted.

knew that

exactly Timothy's

herself for

with her condition, she had

request and announced the

filed for adjournment, Sheila felt her stomach

day Timothy

Ha.

really had

refused to

too well. He was the jealous type, and if

her out without

second thought.

Timothy refused to divorce, but Jessica wanted out-Sheila would just

the only one feeling the pressure