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…”

to get a divorce, I said silently.

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

passionate

sharp call cut through my words. He closed the distance in a few strides and wrapped his arms around me. “This is your home. Where do you think you’re

cologne

His grip was firm, rendering my

took a deep breath. “Why bother? I’m willing to step aside for you

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

had enough. I’m tired of living like this I don’t want a marriage that’s always being

tightly yet seemed afraid of hurting

him away, looking at him

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Chapter 24

week ago. And I told you there wouldn’t be a next time.”

the moment. He didn’t realize that more than anything, I was telling myself. If there was a next time, I couldn’t