Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 41

The thought struck me as both absurd and hilarious.

I

I had been left alone on my wedding night, celebrated birthdays without my husband by

y side, watched as the

gifts I yearned for were given to someone else. And on the day of our baby’s check-up, he chose to accompany another. Now, as we neared the end of our marriage, he couldn’t stand me having a housewarming party with friends?

I couldn’t help but smirk, lowering my eyes to meet his. “If you won’t leave, I’m calling Margaret.”

I knew once Margaret showed up, he’d be swamped.

Suddenly, Bryant pulled me close, resting his forehead against my chest, his voice raspy. ‘Jane, I really never wanted things to end up like this.”

His words almost made me waver.

But then, as if on cue, his phone rang on the dining table, flashing ‘Margaret’ on the

screen.

It was like a bucket of cold water had been dumped over me, snapping me back to reality t pushed him away, “Your phone’s ringing.”

Juust then, Mark emerged from the kitchen.

cleaned up. I’ll take Steven

walk you out.”

tall figure answering the phone on the balcony, fighting

I went to help Mark

me exert myself.

was tinged with concern Jane, are

was referring to my mood.

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smiled, and after

doors opened, he softly asked, “So, you

looked down, nodding,

it over carefully, don’t make a

won’t regret

sincere in my answer.

the time following our decision to divorce, I’d often asked

was always no.

seemed thoughtful, then nodded, “That’s good then.”

opened and we walked towards the parking lot, I

didn’t

you dinner a few times in college,