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.”

of them together these past

she’s just low-key. Who else gets a welcome like hers, with the CEO personally introducing her?”

Could be the

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

I was stunned, not immediately

colleagues scattered like birds, leaving Margaret and me in

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Chapter 19

cup under the coffee machine. “Why do you always seem so calm? You don’t get

her. After getting myself some

you. You

finally lost her temper and showed her true colors.

out of

Margaret was

skimp. While Albert isn’t rolling in dough, he can surely afford some therapy sessions

that, I

just before entering my