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 trying to provoke Jessica into calling the

however, found she couldn't even get angry

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

was still waiting for a donor match at the hospital, at least she could see a

wasn't desperate anymore, and she

police if she

she was done putting

of

could stall this time,

grant him

was the result of her own repeated

way she'd negotiate with

way she'd ever believe another word he

Never again.

shattered whatever good will she once held for him,

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 in

the table,

hadn't expected Jessica

knew how much she wanted this

expected her to

But she barely reacted.

that anger

was exactly Timothy's

punished herself for

condition, she had

judge accepted Timothy's request and announced the

Timothy's lawyer filed for adjournment, Sheila felt her stomach twist

day Timothy and Jessica

Ha.

really had fallen for

still refused

too well. He was the jealous type, and

cut her

second thought.

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

one feeling the