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 divorce, I said silently.

was no turning back. But seeing the man I’d loved- for seven years,

clinging to, or just the passionate version of myself when

closed the distance in a few strides and wrapped his arms around me. “This

cologne and women’s perfume, making

firm, rendering my struggles

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

his head in the crook of my neck, his voice tight with tension. “Jane, I

“But I’ve had enough. I’m

yet seemed afraid of hurting me, loosening his grip just a

seized the moment to push him away,

1/2

10:30

Chapter 24

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

in the heat of the moment. He didn’t realize that more than anything, I was telling myself. If there was a