Goodbye, Mr. Regret novel Chapter 99

Timothy's eyes narrowed suddenly, sharp with suspicion.

If it were Mabel, she wouldn't have stayed silent on the line.

Could it be Jessica?

Sheila caught the change in Timothy's expression. Truth be told, she'd already guessed it was Jessica.

But Timothy's gaze soon returned to normal. His voice was calm and measured. "There's a restaurant on the third floor. Go ahead and order something—I need to return a call and I'll join you soon."

"Alright."

The moment Sheila stepped out, Timothy pulled out his phone and dialed Jessica.

The call was instantly disconnected.

She still had him blocked.

Timothy wasted no time and called Mabel instead.

She answered right away.

"Is my wife home?"

Ever since Mrs. Bennett stopped managing the household, Mabel's days had been packed with chores. She'd been so busy, she'd completely forgotten to check if Mrs. Bennett was back.

"One moment, sir. I'll go check her room."

Mrs. Bennett had been up all night looking after the young master. Maybe she'd come home after breakfast to catch up on sleep. That's why Mabel hadn't bothered preparing lunch yet.

She knocked on the bedroom door. No answer.

So she pushed it open. The room was empty, the bed neatly made—not a trace that anyone had slept there.

"Sir, she's not here. She came home from the hospital this morning, borrowed my phone to call you, then said she was craving those crystal dumplings from Velvet Fork, and went out. I've been busy all day and didn't notice when she left—or if she's come back."

So it really was Jessica who'd called him.

"Why did she borrow your phone? Didn't you tell her to take me off her blocked list?"