Her Return, His Regret by Natie

Lora got down the stage, her smile reaching her eyes as everyone complimented her work. Indeed of all the things that had happened to her, this was her proudest moment.

Although she had failed in love, she had succeeded in being a mother and nurturing her talent. Seeing everyone so happy and willing to spend millions of dollars because of her work made her chest fill with pride.

As the crowd spread out to mingle and eat, Lora looked for her best friend who just came to join them in the hall.

When their eyes met, Bianca squealed and rushed to her friend before giving her a hug. "You look gorgeous, my friend! This dress looks good on you."

Lora sighed and replied, "I thought I looked good too until I knew where the dress came from."

Bianca's eyes widened and Lora pulled her to the side where it was quieter.

"Are you saying Jason got you the dress?" Bianca asked. "That's so romantic!"

"No... I thought It was Jason but turns out it was Ryan," Lora replied, her eyebrows creasing.

Bianca gasped, her eyes rounding at her friend. She exclaimed, "Wow! That's new... I never thought he was the type to buy someone a dress."

"If I knew it was him, I wouldn't have worn the dress," Lora said, her anger rising at the thought.

"Why not? The dress is stunning and it looks expensive... it's a gift and it won't mean anything if you don't want it to," Bianca pointed out.

"It's easier said than done, Bee. You should have seen the smirk on his face when he saw that I wore the dress he bought," Lora replied, rolling her eyes. She looked at Bianca and added, "Enough about the dress. What's going on? How did you show up at the party and as one of the models?"

Bianca sighed... she was still in the emerald green gown that she had modelled in. She replied, "It's a long story and you wouldn't believe it."

Lora arched an eyebrow and said, "Try me."

Bianca cleared her throat. She appeared to be hesitant to speak. However, just as she was about to say something, a deep voice resonated in the air, interrupting her.

"Hello, ladies!"

Lora and remarked, "Congratulations, Lora Davis. I'm Adan Nicholson, Ryan's best buddy." Although Adan's face was calm, he was shocked inside. Seeing Lora up close, he thought he was looking at the

Could she really be....?

saying, "Thank you, Mr Nicholson.

pleasure is all mine. If you don't mind, I would like to steal my dance partner for a dance

Adan

Lora saw this, her eyes widened

you two came

to Lora as she

the two of them. Since when had those two been

dwell on the issue, she suddenly heard a soft female voice call out

"Lora!"

whipped around

grin on her face. Diane was in a single-strap long gold gown n with her dark hair left to cascade

met last time in the restaurant,"

before

arm before saying, "I loved those pieces of jewelry, my God! You're so good. No

awkwardly and remarked,

two were dancing!" Diane squealed, her eyes twinkling when she looked at Lora who looked so much like Larisa. Diane used to be fond of Larisa, so it felt

on the success of the launch... I already bought most of the jewelry but don't tell my brother, I just couldn't resist! They are so beautiful!"

feeling warm. Diane had always been kind and easy to

to see the two women chatting. He approached them and said to his niece, "Congratulations, Miss Davis."

was looking at her. She wondered what

you, Uncle," Lora responded and Diane raised her

She had no idea this young, handsome man was Lora's uncle. Come to think of it, she didn't even know