Goodbye, Mr. Regret

She had a husband who, by all accounts, was practically perfect-successful, charming, admired by everyone.

Yet, when it came to her, he never truly helped. In fact, he'd done everything in his power to block her ambitions and keep her from advancing in her career.

It made her realize something simple but undeniable. If someone truly cares about you, even the smallest signal-a word, a look, sometimes nothing at all-is enough. They just know when you need help, and they step up without being asked.

But if they don't care? You could beg until your voice was hoarse, and they still wouldn't see or hear you.

The contrast couldn't have been clearer, and it left Jessica feeling that having a husband like hers was no different from having no one at all.

At least, it would all be over soon. The court hearing was coming up.

Jessica tapped out a message to Vince.

"I'll never forget what you've done for me."

Someday, if she had the chance, she'd repay Vince's kindness, properly, as it deserved.

"Don't mention it. I visited Carlisle's studio and was truly moved. I hope both of you find your way back and realize your worth."

tell her he was still searching for a specialist who could help treat her aphasia. But he held back. She'd be returning in a

the studio Timothy had renovated months ago was finally finished, and he made a

was sitting at the computer, with Ines at her side, teaching and explaining

He waited until

over.

Timothy!" Sheila's face lit

smiled too. "You made

to the point. He told Ines he'd prepared a new studio for her, all set up would she like

for a long time. I'm attached

arranged the studio for Sheila's sake-Sheila wanted to learn animation, and Ines was happy to teach her. Contributing to the field was reward enough; she'd never accept such a lavish gift

and Timothy didn't

her. With her grandparents back in town, the three of them were all staying at The Gilded

that studio is yours. I originally renovated it to thank Ines for teaching you, but really, it

rush of gratitude. Whether she ever used

everything-another sign of