Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 8

I mean, maybe it was just me being oversensitive, or not, but her words really hit a nerve.

It felt like Margaret was implying she was closer to Bryant as if she was the real queen bee of the Ferguson Group.

“Director Webster.” Noticing the door ajar, Kevin gave a symbolic knock before stepping in and handing me a document. “Here’s the agreement, two copies. Mr. Ferguson has signed. Just sign your copy and keep it.”

Bryant was always quick to act.

“Okay.” I quickly went through the document, signed my name with a flourish, and handed a copy back to Kevin with a polite smile. “Thanks for your efforts.”

“Is this a share transfer agreement?” Margaret seemed to glimpse the document cover.

Out of my sight, her previously calm and elegant demeanor shattered, her nails digging into her flesh.

Looking

surprised, Kevin said, “Oh, Ms. Ferguson is here, too. You two go ahead. I’ll head upstairs to report back to Mr. Ferguson.”

Margaret’s question and made a

eyes mixed with disbelief. “Bryant gave you shares?”

think this is something that I

the necklace incident, my feelings toward Margaret were complicated.

harboring animosity toward me.” Margaret stood up, looking helpless. “I don’t know if it’s about the necklace or this job position, but please believe me. I never intended to take anything from you

left me feeling conflicted.

evening approached, I placed the pregnancy test I’d found in

and tell Bryant he would be a father. We were going to have a baby. While imagining his reaction, thinking of the new life growing inside me, my steps quickened with excitement. I couldn’t wait to share

elevator took me straight to the underground

1/2

10:34

Chapter 8

at a

leaned against the car,

rushed into his arms, inhaling his unique scent of woody

didn’t embrace me as usual but seemed uncomfortable and stepped back. “Let’s get in the