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…”

get a

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

I was clinging to, or just the passionate version of myself when

and wrapped his arms

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

was firm,

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

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

had enough. I’m

tightly yet seemed afraid of hurting me, loosening his grip

moment to push him

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Chapter 24

a week ago. And I told you

probably thought I was speaking in the heat of the moment. He didn’t realize that more than anything, I was telling myself. If there was a next time, I couldn’t continue to fall