Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 2

Could this casual and caring?

a straved man ever!

It was odd. Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, Bryant was also a whiz in the kitchen, whipping up delicious meals in no time.

Yet, he hardly ever cooked. But he served up an enticing tomato meat sauce pasta in about fifteen minutes.

“It’s not bad!” I didn’t hold back my praise after taking a bite. “Who taught you to cook? It is better than any restaurant’s food.”

He seemed momentarily lost in thought, his expression clouded. After a half-minute pause, he said quietly, “For those two years I spent studying abroad, I had to learn to fend for myself to satisfy my cravings for home.”

It was just casual conversation on my part, and I didn’t think much more of it.

After bathing and lying in bed, it was already past three in the morning.

Behind me, Bryant’s warm body pressed against mine, his chin resting in the crook of my neck, gently nuzzling.

“Feeling it?” His voice was rough as if sanded down, his breath on my skin sending shivers down my spine.

I could respond, he leaned over, his hand slipping under

dominant in bed, leaving little room

voice

kiss my neck, his hand venturing lower, his words turning my cheeks scarlet. “This seems quite welcoming. Don’t you

a

that, he finally ceased his actions, gently kissing my earlobe and pulling me into

unblinking. “My period was at the

himself, “My memory must’ve played tricks on me. Is the pain severe? Maybe Emma should take you to the

“I’ve already been this

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did the doctor say?” asked

lowered my eyes, hesitating briefly.

to a threatened miscarriage,

out about the pregnancy on our anniversary should

pregnancy test in a small glass jar and buried it in a homemade cake, planning to surprise

the moment, that cake was still untouched in the

had too many cold drinks lately.” I kept it hidden for the time, thinking everything would be fine if

strained by the presence of the

night, I tossed and turned, unable