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…”

get a divorce,

knowing there was no turning back. But seeing the man I’d

was clinging to, or just the passionate version

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

of woodsy cologne and women’s perfume,

was firm, rendering

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

neck, his voice tight with tension. “Jane, I never thought about

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

again, I promise.” He held me so tightly yet seemed afraid of hurting me, loosening his

I seized the moment to push him away,

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Chapter 24

I told you there wouldn’t be a next

He didn’t realize that more than anything, I was telling myself.