Goodbye, Mr. Regret novel Chapter 148

"Jessica, I'm so sorry. I had no idea you were married to Timothy before—I shouldn't have said those things. Please, don't take it to heart."

Jessica smiled and pulled out her phone, typing a quick message: "Mrs. Reynolds, it's alright. I know you meant well. By the way, was there something urgent you wanted to talk about?"

"Let's sit down first."

Once they were seated, Latonia let out a weary sigh. "Timothy's… well, he's something of a legend. You marrying him is a blessing, really. Why are you suddenly talking about divorce?"

So even Mrs. Reynolds had heard about it…

Jessica tapped out another message: "Did Herbert tell you?"

"In a way," Latonia admitted. "He wouldn't say much at first, but his father scolded him yesterday. When I pressed, he finally told me."

Latonia looked uncomfortable, her lips pressed tightly together. "Jessica, you know about my past. I had Herbert before I was married, but his father and I truly loved each other. His family opposed us, and we had to separate for a long time. It was only after he became head of Wheeler Holdings that he brought Herbert and me back to live with him. But the rest of the Wheeler family—his uncles, cousins—they're always eyeing the company. Now Wheeler Holdings has suddenly offended Timothy…"

Jessica could already guess the rest.

It only took a little digging for Herbert's father to realize it had to do with her—Herbert had been helping Jessica find a divorce lawyer. Timothy was showing his power, making it clear he could cut off anyone close to her.

Suddenly Jessica thought of her advisor, who had left in such a hurry that morning. Was there trouble on that end, too…?

Her grip on her phone tightened, her thoughts tangled and heavy.

Jessica had reached that point, but she should have guessed Timothy wouldn't agree to a divorce. He still needed her as Mrs. Lawson, needed her to shield him and Sheila from the fallout.

He'd been so gentle with her on their way back from the city, comforting her with kind words. She never imagined he'd lash out at Herbert—just as, when she first tried to file for divorce, not a single lawyer would take her case.

She shouldn't have impulsively asked Herbert for help.

Jessica hated being a burden to others. She typed out another message: "Mrs. Reynolds, I'm sorry. I'll explain everything to Timothy and make it clear that it was my idea to ask Herbert for help. I won't let him take it out on your family."

Latonia looked stricken. "Jessica, if anything, I should be the one apologizing. Herbert and I wish we could do more, but Wheeler Holdings just isn't on the same level as the Lawson Group. In business, people avoid going to war unless there's truly no other option. I hope you understand."