Goodbye, Mr. Regret novel Chapter 76

Timothy had stressed in his message that tonight's guest was important and told her to make sure everything was perfect.

Jessica couldn't help but let out a dry laugh.

Usually, whenever guests came over, he made a point to keep her out of sight.

But this time, he'd sent bodyguards to keep her confined at home and told her to prepare for the guest's arrival herself.

She was done letting him boss her around, done being at his beck and call with no questions asked.

Thanks to all this, she couldn't go to Ines's exhibition tonight.

For seven years, he'd refused to acknowledge her in public.

She had only half a year left to live—she didn't need him to suddenly announce her existence to the world now.

After sitting for a while, Jessica decided she couldn't just let the day slip away. She needed to get out, even if just for a little while.

She picked up her phone and sent Timothy a message.

*I have something important to take care of today. I need to leave for a bit.*

His reply came almost immediately.

*What's so important?*

*I want to go to a comic convention.*

She didn't mention Ines by name.

Given her situation, she didn't have the nerve to let anyone know she was Ines's student, and she definitely didn't want Ines to find out about her condition and worry.

Ten minutes later, Timothy finally replied.

*What's there to see at a comic convention? You wouldn't understand it anyway. Just focus on taking care of the house—that's your job.*

That was Timothy in a nutshell.

If he didn't approve, then she simply didn't get a choice.

She'd told him before that she'd majored in animation in college.

But all he ever said was that she didn't understand—as if he'd never really listened to a word she said.

Maybe he never had.

Jessica put her phone away, determined not to reply anymore.

She got up and went to the study, opened her laptop, and started browsing the latest trends in animation.

She was fuming.

That kid Henry had no sense of right or wrong—how could Timothy just leave him with Sheila?

"Grandpa just met him for the first time. He didn't want Henry leaving so soon."

"Fine, whatever. I'll talk to you later."

Sallie hung up, knowing there was no way to sort out Timothy and Jessica's mess over the phone. Once she dragged Henry back, she'd settle things with Timothy face-to-face. Those two really were a handful.

Timothy put his phone down and immediately called Mabel, telling her there'd be a guest tonight and to help Jessica prepare a proper dinner.

After Mabel hung up, she glanced at the clock. Nearly four already.

If guests were coming, she'd better get started.

But Jessica hadn't made a move yet.

Mabel went to the study to find her.

"Ma'am, Mr. Walker said there's a guest coming tonight. He asked me to help you get dinner ready. What should we prepare?"

Jessica picked up a pen and notepad from the desk and quickly jotted down a few items.