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.

over, his hand slipping under the hem of my

dominant in bed,

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

lower, his words turning my cheeks

a stomachache

my earlobe and pulling

relaxation was short-lived as I turned to gaze at him, unblinking. “My period was at the beginning

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

replied, “I’ve already been this morning.”

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Chapter 2

did the doctor say?”

lowered my eyes, hesitating briefly.

was due to a threatened miscarriage, advising me to take progesterone supplements and check back for the fetal heartbeat in a fortnight.

our anniversary should

jar and buried it in a homemade cake, planning to surprise Bryant during our candlelit dinner.

was still untouched in the

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

didn’t, our marriage would be strained by the presence of the

and turned, unable to sleep