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.

Maybach zoomed past, its driver seemingly

jumped, instinctively covering my belly and stepping back. If Mark hadn’t steadied me, I

gaze followed the car, a hint of ice creeping into his usually warm gaze.

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

my first thought in any situation long as the baby was

was of the baby.

to the supermarket and came back with some popsicles, reminding me to apply cold compresses to my swollen ankles and to avoid walking too much before he

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

Today

is just

day. I’m hurt from head to

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wondering if I’d be able to make it to work tomorrow. Holding a popsicle in one hand and scrolling through social media on my phone with the other, I eventually drifted off to sleep

vaguely heard knocking at the door.

soft and

I came to, considering whether to check

the dead of night, sent

peephole when a

was

icing my ankle and resting it for