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

has nothing to do

to the foyer, changing shoes to leave. Waiting in the car, the driver hurried to open the door for me. As I settled into the car, Bryant followed close

had little to say, made an awkward conversation throughout the ride. His gaze

are more comfortable,”

ditched the heels. Didn’t want to risk

asking, “When

at him,

the Design Department I 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 project updates at meetings, never

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

lips. “What, can’t I check on my

work?”

but to play along.

had confirmed the designs on Monday, we could

wanting to end the conversation, I said bluntly, “Bryant, stop beating around the bush.

does a decent ex-husband