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…”

a

was no turning back. But seeing the man I’d loved- for seven years, my throat closed up, making it hard to utter those

the passionate version of myself when

sharp call cut through my words. He closed the distance in a few strides and wrapped his arms

a mix of woodsy cologne and women’s perfume, making my stomach

was firm, rendering my

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

in the crook of my neck, his voice

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

I promise.” He held me so tightly yet

to push him away, looking

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same thing a week ago. And I

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