Her Return, His Regret by Natie

There was an air of awkwardness between Lora and Jason on their way back.

Lora had noticed her lipstick was smudged when she was about to get into the car. She had seen her reflection in the window and her heart raced erratically.

A flare of guilt rushed through her. What would Jason think of her now?

Clearing her throat, she glanced at Jason who was focusing on the road and asked, "Why are you not saying anything?"

Jason arched and eyebrow at Lora and questioned, "About what?"

The words got stuck in Lora's throat. How was she supposed to ask her boyfriend why he wasn't confronting her when he had noticed that another man had kissed her? She furrowed her eyebrows and replied, "Actually, I didn't know Ryan would follow me to the restroom. I-"

"You don't need to explain anything to me, Lora," Jason said, interrupting Lora's words. "I trust you. If something happened, then it could only be Ryan Kingsley's fault."

Lora bit her lower lip as guilt completely filled her heart. What did she do to deserve someone like Jason? He was so kind and nice to her.

She felt Jason's hand on hers and looked up at him.

Jason smiled and added, "I don't care what Ryan does. What I care about is what is in your heart. Do you want to be with him? Even though he's with the woman who plagiarised your work?" "Never," Lora replied without hesitation.

Jason's words made her came back to her senses. What was she thinking back there when she let Ryan kiss her and kissed him back? Did his flirting make her forget who he really was? 'Lora, never forget how he saved Ivy and left you to die. He will always love her and put her first,' Lora told herself in her mind.

Jason smiled at Lora and remarked, "See? I have nothing to worry about."

from

Jason and promised, "I'll stay away from Ryan and respect our relationship

looked at him and offered, "Would

I don't see why you shouldn't

see that

He trailed, his eyes falling on the

and sure enough, Bianca who was

no... I'm sorry. I don't think I can invite you up today,"

There's always next time.

at Jason apologetically and left the car. She approached her friend and frowned when she saw her face before questioning, "What have you been up to and why do you look like a panda?" Bianca pouted and said, "I have dark circles because I couldn't

shook her head.

want to know what happened to you. I haven't seen you since the launch party and you didn't explain

with the Kingsley group since Ryan had hurt Lora a lot in the past. So, Lora was surprised when she saw

led her friend into the house and after they

tell me what's wrong and why you look like you've committed

acting strange. She looked like she felt

crime!"

arched an eyebrow. "The enemy?

to the launch party and arranged for me to wear the centerpiece of the jewelry you designed. I wanted to surprise you, so I accepted

meant she could be attracted to Adan. "You don't have to feel guilty. You can date him if you want to," Lora remarked, not wanting her friend to miss out on a chance at love. She

smiled and said, "Why are you so sweet and kind? I can't imagine not being your friend. Thank you for not blaming me." She didn't respond