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

she couldn't

had been driven by her illness- time was running out,

a donor match at the hospital, at least she could see a glimmer of

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

police if she needed

she'd been through, she was

of

could stall this time, but what

grant

outcome was the result of her own

way she'd negotiate with Timothy

no way she'd ever believe another word he

Never again.

she once

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

scribbled beneath the table, "Alright,

expected Jessica

how much she wanted this divorce; with today's setback, anyone

her to

But she barely reacted.

knew that anger

was exactly

herself

with her condition, she had to avoid stress

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

filed for adjournment, Sheila

thought today would finally be the day Timothy and

Ha.

had fallen for

still refused to let

well. He was the jealous type, and if she ever did

her out

second thought.

Jessica wanted out-Sheila would just wait

the only one