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

back. But seeing the man I’d loved- for seven years, my throat closed up, making

passionate version of myself when I was in love with him?

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

of woodsy cologne and women’s perfume, making my stomach churn, “Let me go,

grip was firm, rendering my struggles

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

crook of my neck, his voice

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 always being interfered

happen again, I promise.” He held me so tightly yet seemed afraid of hurting me, loosening his grip just a bit.

push him away, looking at

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I told

realize that more than anything, I was telling myself. If there was a next