Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 10

As autumn crept in, the days grew shorter and the nights longer.

When the car rolled into the driveway of the Ferguson Mansion, dusk had already wrapped its arms around the estate.

Colored lamps hung around the house, setting a festive mood that seemed out of a storybook.

I parked the car and stepped out with my bag, leaving the world behind me.

I had warned him over the phone, yet Timothy, stubborn as ever, was waiting in the yard.

for us.

Over the phone, I could hide my feelings, but in person, Timothy saw right through me. “Did that-rascal give you trouble again?” Timothy’s mustache twitched with concern, ready to jump to my defense.

“It’s nothing.” I didn’t want to get him worried, so I pulled him inside. “It’s chilly out here. Didn’t the breeze give you a headache?”

Though I tried to cover for Bryant, Timothy’s face darkened the moment he saw Bryant and Margaret step out of the car one after the other.

But with all family members there, Timothy held back his temper.

On the other hand, my father-in-law, Albert Ferguson, lit up seeing Margaret. “Bryant, I heard Margaret’s working at the company now. You better look after her. That’s only right by Teresa.”

pretend not to hear that, focusing

at me and said softly, “Yeah, I

you too should help Bryant

that someone at the company might

apple cider, calmly responding, “Don’t worry. Margaret is my boss now. If anything, I need her to look

the mood at

from my position anytime,” Margaret said, the picture of grace and understanding.

might have seemned a

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Do you think you’re entitled to it only because Bryant decided

“Grandpa…”

me. I can’t bear it.” Timothy stopped her.

that Timothy never truly accepted Margaret. He had fiercely opposed Teresa’s

that, the Ferguson family’s fortune had been out of Albert’s reach, with only a modest allowance

she’s all alone in this…

“Enough!” Timothy snapped.

of Margaret, but it was the first time I’d seen him call

up, flustered, “I shouldn’t have come today. I’m sorry for ruining the mood.”