Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 16

When I first met Mark and Bryant, I thought they were much alike. Both had that calm, reserved, and steady vibe.

But boy, I was so wrong. Mark’s composure and gentleness came from deep within, but Bryant was a different story.

Take the present as an instance. Mark dropped a subject out of politeness, not wanting to pry into personal matters, while Bryant? He didn’t ask because he genuinely didn’t care. Bryant’s heart wasn’t in it.

We were at the party that lasted till nearly midnight, and Steven was already rallying us for round two

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Knowing I was pregnant and shouldn’t be up late, Christine insisted on taking me home. That was when Steven suggested, “Let Mark drive her. He’s not much of a night owl, either.”

Christine agreed.

But I was worried about her and tried to refuse

“Come on, get in the car,” Christine said, reading my mind and nudging me toward Mark’s car with a meaningful look. “Don’t worry. I can handle myself. Men are like the fish in the sea, and I’m not about to start fishing. I want the whole ocean!” she declared with a laugh. I pinched her radiant cheek. “Fine, call me if you need anything.”

into the car, too.

said, “Mark, I live on Grand Peace Avenue. Is that on your way? I can take

“Could you set up the navigation? I haven’t been around for years. Not too familiar

I took his phone.

never slept. Even at this hour, downtown was

say to keep the conversation going. Being around him

demeanor made me ask, “Mark, how do

light, and turned to

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resolute tone eased the tension I’d felt all night. About twenty minutes later,

I

as I got out, “A

“Let me treat you to

softly and added, “Ensure you’re eating well. You’ve lost weight.

much of it. “Okay, I

he spoke first, “Go on. I’ll wait until