Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 34

Barely a week after he’d handed me the keys, the house was already under renovation. I was chasing contractors from dawn till dusk. He never bothered to ask about it.

No matter how late I got home, at most, he’d politely comment, “Quite the night, huh?” or, “Looks like the Design Department’s swamped”

That was it. No inquiries about where I’d been or what I’d been up to. It wasn’t within Bryant’s scope of concern anymore.

With divorce on the horizon, I wasn’t in the mood to hold back. “Maybe it’s because you’ve been too busy with Margaret.”

Sure enough, his face tightened at the mention.

I felt a twinge of satisfaction.

Bryant said, “We haven’t been in touch lately.”

“No need to explain to me. It didn’t matter anymore.” I said, “As you please. Once we divorce, you can bring her home.”

“Jane, why do you have to be so snarky?” His brows knitted together, a hint of helplessness in his tone.

looked indifferent. “And how should I speak?

nothing to do

to the foyer, changing shoes to leave. Waiting in the car, the driver

conversation throughout the ride. His gaze dropped to my feet, puzzled.

comfortable,”

found out I was pregnant, I ditched the

a word and pondered before asking,

at

headed was responsible for a luxury brand, it wasn’t the focus of the Ferguson Group in recent years. Bryant had delegated authority long ago, only requiring

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with him today?’ I wondered, ‘First heels, and now Christmas’ limited

eyes narrowed, a smirk playing on his lips. “What, can’t

work?”

but to play along. “Before next

the designs on Monday, we could push the suppliers to ready

the conversation, I said bluntly, “Bryant, stop beating around the bush. Just sign the divorce papers soon and be a decent. ex-husband.”

what does a