Goodbye, Mr. Regret novel Chapter 336

Vince’s eyes narrowed. “What are you really trying to say?”

Back then, when Timothy announced he was going to marry Sheila, both the Lawsons and the Howards were up in arms. The whole thing nearly ended in a family feud.

Everyone knew Timothy’s sudden marriage was all about saving Sheila’s reputation—and, more importantly, keeping the peace between the Lawsons and the Howards.

But what did any of that have to do with Jessica being mute?

Suddenly, Sallie realized she’d said too much and backtracked. “It’s nothing. I’m just venting.”

She’d always looked down on Jessica for being unable to speak, convinced she wasn’t good enough for Timothy, and was constantly picking on her.

Still, between the two, she was even more against Sheila ending up with Timothy. For the time being, Jessica needed to stay Mrs. Lawson—otherwise, who knew if Timothy might have another crazy impulse and go back to Sheila.

If she hadn’t shown up that night just in time, things could’ve gotten really messy.

“Venting? You think I’m that gullible?” Vince pressed. “You clearly implied that if Jessica wasn’t mute, Timothy wouldn’t have married her. What’s the real reason?”

Sallie rolled her eyes. “And why would I tell you?”

With that, she turned to leave, but Vince caught up in a few quick strides and seized her wrist. “Are you going to tell me or not?”

“You’re hurting me!” Sallie yanked her arm free, rubbing at the red mark he’d left. Her voice was icy. “Why do you care so much about her, anyway? Don’t tell me you’re interested in her?”

Vince was caught off guard, lost for words.

Sallie stared at him, her gaze growing sharper. “You’re out of your mind. She’s Timothy’s wife! If you so much as try anything… I swear I’ll go straight to Larkin!”

This was the last thing Vince wanted—to make a scene.

Sallie jabbed a finger at him, repeating herself, “A real friend doesn’t go after another man’s wife. Timothy’s always treated you well. Don’t screw this up!”