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.

move. Was he trying to provoke Jessica

found she couldn't

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

donor match at the hospital, at least she could see

hands. She wasn't desperate anymore,

the police if she

been through, she was done

of her

time, but what about next

would only grant him

was the result of her

way she'd negotiate

was no way she'd ever

Never again.

shattered whatever good will she once

really pulled a dirty trick, but it's not a big deal. He isn't seriously ill, so the

scribbled beneath the table, "Alright,

hadn't expected Jessica to stay

how much she wanted this divorce; with today's

her to

But she barely reacted.

knew that

was exactly Timothy's

punished herself for someone else's

her condition, she had

request and announced the case would

filed for adjournment, Sheila felt her stomach

be the day Timothy and Jessica parted ways. She hadn't expected

Ha.

really had fallen

now, he still refused to

too well. He was the jealous type, and if

cut her out without

second thought.

to divorce, but Jessica wanted out-Sheila would

only one feeling