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.

building, a Maybach zoomed past, its driver seemingly engulfed

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

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

trying to calm my racing heart. Thankfully, I

I was pregnant, my first thought in any situation

was of the baby.

popsicles, reminding me to apply cold compresses to my swollen ankles and to avoid walking too much before he left,

my ankles had swollen up. I immediately started

Today

is just

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Chapter 49

below, 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

state, I vaguely heard knocking at the door.

soft

came to, considering whether to check who it

dead of night, sent chills down my

peek through the peephole when a familiar, albeit

was Bryant’s

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