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

always dominant in bed, leaving little room

tonight…” My voice was as weak as my body.

words turning my cheeks scarlet. “This seems quite welcoming. Don’t you agree?”

have a stomachache

gently kissing my earlobe and pulling me into

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

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

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

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Chapter 2

did the doctor say?” asked

lowered my eyes, hesitating briefly.

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

pregnancy on our anniversary should

a small glass jar and buried it in a homemade cake, planning to surprise Bryant during our

was still untouched in the fridge.

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

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

night, I tossed and