Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 49

Hearing that, I paused, slightly taken aback.

Mark was more attentive than I had remembered.

During dinner, some of the raw meats we had for our fondue had a bit of a gamey smell, which made me feel a bit queasy, but I forced myself to keep it down.

I hadn’t expected him to notice.

I offered a faint smile, “A little, but it’s nothing.”

“That’s good. Health comes first.”

There was a certain depth to Mark’s words, as if imparting a life lesson, “Whatever happens, you’ve got to look after yourself first.

“Will do.

My heart warmed at his concern.

But it was only later that I truly understood the weight of his words.

As the car slowly made its way into the underground parking of Riverview Estate, Mark helped me out, and I couldn’t shake off a feeling of unease, although a quick look around didn’t reveal anything out of the ordinary.

as we were about to enter the building, a Maybach zoomed past, its driver seemingly engulfed in a

my belly and stepping back. If Mark

was okay, Mark’s gaze followed the car, a hint of ice creeping into his usually warm gaze.

calm my racing heart.

any situation long

of the

to apply cold compresses to my swollen ankles and to avoid

chair, noticing my ankles had swollen up. I immediately started

Today

is just

hurt from head to

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Chapter 49

be able to make it to work tomorrow. Holding a popsicle in one hand and

drowsy state, I vaguely heard knocking

was soft

check who it

dead of

through the peephole when

It was Bryant’s voice.

of irritation and resignation. Thankfully, after icing my ankle and