Goodbye, Mr. Regret novel Chapter 68

There wasn't a sound on the other end of the line.

"Jessica?"

Jessica hung up.

Timothy waited for her response, but all he got was the flat, repetitive beep of a disconnected call.

Jessica took the ice pack from Mabel and lay down on the bed, pressing it gently to her swollen eyes.

Mabel spoke in a low voice. "Ma'am, I'll go warm up the food. Once you're finished with the ice, don't forget to come have dinner."

She quietly left the bedroom.

A moment later, her phone rang—Timothy's number lit up the screen.

Mabel frowned.

The nerve of Mr. Lawson, flying overseas with their son to chase after another woman, leaving his wife all alone.

She really didn't want to answer, but after some thought, she picked up.

As soon as she answered, Timothy's voice came through.

"Has Jessica been crying?"

At least he had a shred of conscience, Mabel thought. He still cared enough to ask.

"I can't say for sure if she cried. She just woke up, but her eyes are red and puffy."

"Go tell her to book a flight and come see me. I've scheduled a family portrait session and a wedding photoshoot."

Mabel's face lit up.

"Of course, I'll tell her right away."

"And let her know—if she doesn't come this time, I can't guarantee when I'll be available again."

With those instructions, Timothy hung up.

Jessica knew he was always busy. He had to impose a sense of urgency, to make sure she'd come—make her behave, make her hurry.

Mabel wanted to tell Jessica as soon as possible, but seeing her lying down with the ice pack, she decided to wait a little longer. It wouldn't make much difference.

This was a perfect chance for Jessica to mend things with Mr. Lawson and their son. Mabel hoped she'd take it.