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 slipping under

always dominant in bed, leaving

I had to decline. “Honey, not tonight…” My voice was as weak as my body. melting into a

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

I have a stomachache today.”

finally ceased his actions, gently kissing my earlobe and pulling me into his embrace. “I forgot it. You’re due

him, unblinking. “My period was at the

so?” He seemed calm, questioning himself, “My memory must’ve played tricks on me. Is the pain severe? Maybe Emma

“I’ve already been this morning.”

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doctor say?”

eyes,

had said I was five weeks pregnant. The stomach pain was due to a threatened miscarriage, advising me to take progesterone supplements

anniversary should have been

it in

was

drinks lately.” I kept it hidden for the time, thinking everything would be

strained by the presence of

night, I tossed and turned, unable to sleep