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.

by Timothy's move. Was he trying to

she couldn't even get

by her illness- time was running out, and she longed for a few

donor match at

had evidence in her hands. She wasn't desperate anymore, and she had nothing

the police if

through, she was done

of her

time, but

would only grant him a

outcome was the result of her

no way she'd negotiate with

no way she'd ever believe another word

Never again.

will she once held

files Timothy submitted were legitimate. Marquis leaned over and murmured to Jessica, "They really pulled a dirty trick, but it's not a big deal. He

scribbled beneath the table, "Alright,

expected Jessica to stay

wanted this

her to

But she barely reacted.

that anger was

exactly

only punished herself for someone

she had

accepted Timothy's request and announced the case would resume

filed for adjournment, Sheila felt

Timothy and Jessica parted ways. She hadn't

Ha.

really had fallen

still refused

she knew Timothy too well. He was the jealous type, and if she ever did anything

her

second thought.

but Jessica wanted out-Sheila would

one feeling