Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 30

His face was dark with displeasure as he picked up the document and gave it a cursory glance, his voice laced with scrutiny. “So, all you want is that house?”

“Yes, I replied.

Though a gift from Bryant, that house had seen much of my heart and effort in its decoration. Beyond that, I wanted nothing else,

The house would provide a place for my baby and me to live. Everything else, while not

extravagant, was enough to ensure a decent life for my child.

That way, even if the truth about my baby’s lineage came out one day, I could firmly establish a boundary between him and the Ferguson family. After all, the Ferguson family hadn’t spent a dime on raising him.

“Fine, I’ll sign it when I get a chance,” Bryant said, tossing the document into a drawer.

I frowned. “Aren’t you free right now?”

It would only take a moment to sign.

Bryant’s face remained impassive. “I need to have my lawyer look it over first.”

I lowered my gaze. “Okay, just make it quick.”

those words, I headed straight back to

all that was

Jane. I was wondering

that. Mr. Ferguson said it was not to be approved. Sorry, I must’ve been too busy the past

Bryant refused?

be, like Margaret, eager

choice but to call Bryant. “The director of the

want to keep things from Grandpa, continuing to work at Ferguson Group is the least you can do. Otherwise, Grandpa might get suspicious.” His reasoning was sound.

I pondered, “Wasn’t it rejected days ago?

out what Bryant was thinking. The slight turmoil in

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leaving the office

and there they

did some grocery shopping, and returned to my new

I acquired for Bryant to look after myself.

and a pitcher of corn juice were perfect to soothe the heat. It

to cook but always tailored to Bryant’s preferences. He had a sensitive stomach and preferred bland food, but I’ve always loved spicy food.