Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 19

My parents’ memorial was coming up that Saturday.

After a follow-up appointment at the hospital in the morning, I planned to visit their

I graves. It wouldn’t take long. But for some reason, I felt an unsettling unease that prevented me from speaking confidently.

I couldn’t bring myself to tell Bryant about my pregnancy the day before. Nor could I assure Christine today that I would bring Bryant along. I feared that plans might not keep pace with changes.

In my heart, Bryant and Margaret’s relationship was like a ticking time bomb.

Seeing me less than enthusiastic, Christine glanced toward Margaret’s office. “Did Bryant sort out that Patek Philippe bitch?”

“Pretty much,” I said.

After more chatter, Christine seemed reassured and returned to the Marketing Department.

I couldn’t tell if Margaret had a change of heart or had an epiphany. For several days, we coexisted without issue. I was worried that she might obstruct Christmas’ limited edition design, but it smoothly progressed to the prototyping phase.

“Girls, what do you think is the real deal between the new girl and the boss?”

“Beats me.”

the boss’ wife, but

days.”

sign of them together

welcome like hers, with

mean she’s the boss wife. Could be the other woman, for

I was getting water in the break room. Turning around, I caught

not immediately catching

scattered like birds, leaving Margaret and me

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Chapter 19

placing her cup under the coffee machine. “Why do you always seem so calm? You don’t get bummed out when you lose, and you don’t even act excited

up to her. After getting myself some lemon

you. You think you’ve won, huh? Jane, life is long.”

and showed her

out of your mind

was confused.

go and see a therapist. Don’t skimp. While Albert isn’t rolling in

I

from the break room just before entering my office. Margaret lost