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

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

was clinging to, or just the passionate version of myself when I was in love with him?

his arms around me. “This is your home. Where do you think you’re going

was hit by a mix of woodsy cologne and women’s perfume, making my stomach churn, “Let

won’t.” His grip was firm, rendering my struggles

breath. “Why bother? I’m willing

neck, his voice tight with tension. “Jane, I

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

won’t happen again, I promise.” He held me so tightly yet

the moment to push him away, looking at him with rage,

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

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