Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 36

Anyway, we were on the verge of a divorce.

After dinner, Bryant joined Timothy in the backyard for a game of chess.

I was leisurely making tea on the side.

Bryant played chess with a cunning and ruthless strategy, capturing another piece, which made Timothy glare at him, “You think you’re dealing with a stranger? Not leaving any room for your old grandpa?”

“Alright then.” Bryant chuckled, and indeed started to go easy, which made Timothy quite

happy. His laughter was hearty, and with a meaningful tone, he said, “Remember, br

family and strangers are not the same.”

I handed over a cup of tea, “Timothy, have some tea.”

“Okay.” Timothy responded, taking a sip and then contentedly said, “If you two could always be this harmonious, I’d be holding my great-grandchild in no time!”

Neither of us said a word.

My heart stirred, and I instinctively placed my hand on my stomach.

Looking at Timothy’s face, which was showing signs of age, I felt a pang of guilt.

If there weren’t any rifts or issues between Bryant and me, I could have told Timothy right now that I was

to hold his great-grandchild very soon.

ifs. And I could only let

look, then said, “Don’t worry, I’ll do my

let Emma whip up some of her special dishes to boost your

strong enough as it

inherent competitive nature in

my silence.

though Bryant and I were on the verge of divorce, hearing this dialogue between them

marriage, Bryant was quite insincere in many

he was always genuine. If he were to “boost” his strength, I might not survive his vigor

it quick! I want to hold that baby

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Chapter 35

got up, “Alright,

with Jane to the cemetery to visit

headed to

the car door for Timothy and, after bidding us goodbye, drove

walked to the Mercedes, tilted his chin up, signaling me to

off, I can

to the

him to be serious

said I’d go with you, and I will.”

passenger door

“Okay.”

choice but to