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.

he leaned over, his hand

was always dominant in bed,

“Honey, not tonight…” My voice was as weak as

my neck, his hand venturing lower, his words turning my cheeks scarlet. “This

a stomachache today.”

my earlobe and pulling me into his embrace. “I forgot it. You’re due for your

turned to gaze at him, unblinking. “My period was at the beginning of the

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

already been this morning.”

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Chapter 2

did the doctor say?” asked Bryant.

my eyes, hesitating

a threatened miscarriage, advising me to take progesterone supplements and

our anniversary

had hidden the pregnancy test in a small glass jar and buried it in a homemade cake, planning to

cake was still untouched in

Maybe I’ve had too many cold drinks lately.” I kept it hidden for the time, thinking everything would be fine if that necklace returned the next day.

by the presence of the other woman. Telling him about the baby would then

and turned, unable