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.”

she’s the boss’

days.”

sign of them together

low-key. Who else gets a welcome like

mean she’s the boss wife. Could be the

around, I caught Margaret looking at me with a strange expression. “I thought you’d be smug

I was stunned, not immediately

like birds, leaving Margaret and me

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Chapter 19

under the coffee machine. “Why do you always seem so calm?

her. After getting myself some lemon water, I turned

just can’t stand you. You think you’ve won, huh? Jane, life is long.”

finally lost her temper and showed

you out of your

was

While Albert isn’t rolling in dough, he

I

from the break room just before entering my office.