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.

to enter the building, a Maybach zoomed past, its driver seemingly engulfed in a towering rage.

and stepping back. If Mark hadn’t steadied me, I might have fallen.

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

I guessed, trying to calm my racing heart. Thankfully, I hadn’t fallen.

first thought in any situation long as the baby was okay, nothing else

was of the baby. As

settled in, Mark went down to the supermarket and came back with some popsicles, reminding me to apply cold

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

Today

is just

I’m hurt from head to toe.

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Chapter 49

the river below, wondering if I’d be able to make it to work tomorrow. Holding a popsicle in one hand and

I vaguely heard knocking

was soft and

to, considering whether to check who it was,

intermittent sound, in the dead of night, sent chills down my

through the peephole when a familiar, albeit slightly slurred, voice

Jane.” It was Bryant’s

by a mix of irritation and resignation. Thankfully, after icing my ankle and