Goodbye, Mr. Regret novel Chapter 52

"What's that supposed to mean, Jessica?"

Sallie could hardly ignore how strange Jessica was acting today.

Jessica didn't speak—she never did—and she clearly had no intention of pulling out her phone to type a reply for Sallie to read.

She'd already made up her mind: she didn't want her husband or her son anymore. Why would she care what Sallie thought of her?

When Jessica remained silent, Sallie's irritation only deepened. Huffing, she snapped, "I'm calling Timothy right now. I'll tell him to dump you!"

With that, Sallie whipped out her phone.

Jessica didn't move. If Sallie really could convince Timothy to leave her, so much the better. She wanted the divorce anyway.

The call connected quickly.

Timothy, having failed to find Jessica at the hospital, was already heading to the hotel.

"Timothy, I ran into Jessica at The Obsidian Haven. She's dragging a suitcase around, who knows where she's planning to go. Didn't even bother to greet me. I tried talking to her, but she ignored me. Henry's still in the hospital and instead of taking care of her son, she's wandering all over the place. Honestly, if you ask me, you'd be better off without her."

Sallie poured out all her pent-up anger in one breath.

Timothy's reply was calm and even, his tone cool, "Keep an eye on her. Don't let her leave. I'll be there soon."

Sallie hung up and tossed her hair, her crimson lips curling into a mocking smirk. "I've called Timothy. He'll be here any minute. You'd better stay right where you are."

Jessica lowered her gaze, an ironic smile tugging at her lips.

Sallie and Timothy were twins—fraternal, born of the same mother—and Sallie doted on her brother with almost blinding devotion. Timothy was her pride and joy, and in her eyes, Jessica was unworthy, dragging down his status.

Sallie had never given Jessica so much as a kind glance.

At last, he reached for the suitcase in her hand.

"Come home," he said, his voice unusually gentle.

Sallie blinked in disbelief, unsure she'd heard right.

She hurried forward, grabbing Timothy's arm. "Timothy, Henry's sick. She's not even looking after her own child. She ignored me too! And you're just going to let her off the hook? Are you feeling okay?"

She reached out to touch his forehead.

Timothy brushed her hand away. "I'm fine."

Sallie had been expecting Timothy to come and put Jessica in her place, to vent her own frustration.