Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 54

So now I was in the wrong for not telling him?

I wanted to laugh, tried to curve my lips into a smile, but my cheeks hurt too much. “Did you even give me a chance to speak?”

Whenever it’s about Margaret, he’s always in a rush.

“Jane…”

“Alright, your ‘sister’ is waiting for you in the car.

I didn’t want to say anything more, cutting him off and getting back into my car.

As I went to close the door, his large hand stopped it, “Cover up the bruises on your face. Don’t let Grandpa see, or he’ll definitely…”

Each word felt like a knife twisting in my heart, tearing me apart, my soul included.

I couldn’t bear to listen anymore. I slammed the car door shut, isolating him on the

outside.

Tears welled up in my eyes as I quickly turned away, not wanting him to see my misery.

I was the one who got hit, yet all he worried about was Margaret getting scolded.

Ignoring the fact he hadn’t left, I floored the gas pedal and exited the parking lot.

Just as I stopped at a red light in front of the corporate building, Christine called.

my throat before

Margaret hit you?!” she almost shouted.

one thing,

in the mood to joke?”

she really did hit

but it’s

want her to

anyone to

me. I heard she hit you in

really okay. Please, don’t be mad.”

be okay!”

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really am,

repeatedly, then added, “I’m heading back to the Ferguson Mansion for a bit. I’ll come over to your place later so you

“Fine.”

hanging up before

sent Christine a text

her quick reply made

mansion, I touched up my makeup in the car, covering the five distinct finger

about avoiding Bryant’s disapproval.

had a health scare at Ferguson Group not long ago, which was enough

gathered my things and stepped out of the car, the butler, Gary, came out to greet me,

you haven’t come down in a while, and Mr. Ferguson was getting worried, asked

hometown? Is everything settled there? If you any help,

need