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.

a Maybach zoomed past, its driver seemingly engulfed in a towering rage.

and stepping back. If

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

some emergency,” I guessed, trying to calm my

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

of the baby. As

came back with some popsicles, reminding me to apply cold compresses to my swollen ankles and to avoid walking too much before he left, seemingly reluctant to say

way to the balcony’s lounge chair, noticing my ankles had swollen up. I

Today

is just

my day. I’m hurt

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Chapter 49

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

drowsy state, I vaguely

soft and

I came to, considering whether to check who it

sound, in the dead of

get up and peek through the peephole when a familiar,

was Bryant’s voice.

Thankfully, after icing my ankle and resting it for a few hours, I could manage to stand.