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.

his hand slipping under the hem of my silk nightdress.

dominant in bed, leaving little

My voice was as weak as my body.

Bryant continued to kiss my neck, his hand venturing lower, his words turning my cheeks scarlet. “This seems quite welcoming.

a stomachache today.”

earlobe and pulling me into his embrace. “I

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

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

replied, “I’ve already been this

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Chapter 2

did the doctor say?” asked Bryant.

eyes, hesitating briefly.

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

the pregnancy on our anniversary should have been the best

test in a small glass jar and buried it in a

cake was still untouched in the

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

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

night, I tossed and turned,