Goodbye, Mr. Regret novel Chapter 31

The doctor had explained that there was still a glimmer of hope in her condition, but the chances were slim—and chemotherapy came with the very real risk that she might not survive the treatment itself.

That was why Jessica refused chemo.

With this conservative approach, at the very least, she could expect another six months.

She reached for her phone and typed out a message.

"Thank you, Doctor. I don't want to take that risk."

The doctor sighed and said, "I'll prescribe you some more medication, then."

Jessica quickly typed another line.

"Thank you. Could you also help keep my diagnosis between us? I don't want my family to worry."

She handed the phone over to the doctor so he could read her words.

It was a lie—and she knew it. Her husband and son were never the type to worry about her. Telling them would only be a wasted effort, so she'd rather not bother.

The doctor, perhaps out of pity knowing her days were numbered, nodded. "Alright. I understand."

A little while later, Jessica was wheeled out of the emergency room. Mabel, her housekeeper, rushed up, anxious.

"Ma'am, are you alright?"

Seeing that it was Mabel waiting for her, Jessica managed a smile and typed out a line on her phone: "I'm fine, Mabel. Don't worry."

Her IV drip wasn't finished yet, so a nurse pushed her back into a hospital room.

Mabel sat down by the bed, her eyes full of concern. "I'll go grab you some breakfast."

Jessica nodded.

Mabel left quietly.