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.

Abell were baffled by Timothy's move. Was he

however, found she couldn't even get angry

end the marriage had been driven by her illness- time was running out, and she longed for a few months of peace on her

still waiting for a donor match at the hospital, at

her hands. She wasn't desperate anymore,

the police if she needed

through, she

ahead of her

time, but what

court would only grant him a

was the result of her own

way she'd

ever believe another

Never again.

will she once held for him, grinding it to

and murmured to Jessica, "They really pulled a dirty trick, but it's not a big deal. He isn't seriously ill,

scribbled beneath the table, "Alright, I

hadn't expected Jessica

much she wanted this divorce; with today's

expected her to

But she barely reacted.

knew that anger

was exactly Timothy's

punished herself

had to avoid stress

accepted Timothy's request and announced the case would resume in a

adjournment, Sheila felt her stomach twist

day Timothy and Jessica parted ways. She

Ha.

really had fallen

still refused to let

Sheila had no intention of getting involved; she knew Timothy too well. He was the jealous type, and if she

he'd cut her out

second thought.

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

only one feeling the