Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 24

I had fooled myself into thinking that was what Bryant was, but deep down, I knew Emma

was aware of the history between Bryant and Margaret. Emma couldn’t find the words.

persuade me otherwise.

When I zipped up the last of my suitcases, a car engine finally broke the silence in the yard.

Bryant was back. Perhaps Emma had said something to him as he stormed up the stairs, his gaze landing on the line of suitcases before settling on my forehead, his voice surprisingly hoarse. “What happened to your forehead?”

I let out a self-deprecating laugh. “Nothing. Just had an accident while you were out on your date.”

His usually impassive eyes flickered with surprise.

Standing by the bed, I clenched my hands. “Bryant, we need to…”

need to get a

man I’d loved- for seven years, my throat closed up, making it hard

just the passionate version of myself

words. He closed the distance in a few strides and wrapped his arms around me. “This is your home. Where

a mix of woodsy cologne and women’s

His grip was firm, rendering my struggles

over me. I took a deep breath. “Why bother? I’m willing to step aside for you two. Just let me

crook of my neck, his voice tight with tension.

to laugh but couldn’t. My emotions surged, and I shouted hysterically, “But I’ve had enough. I’m tired of living like this I don’t want a marriage that’s

me so tightly yet seemed afraid of hurting

seized the moment to push him away, looking at him

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I told

than anything, I was telling myself. If there was a next time, I couldn’t continue to fall