Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 60

“If it wasn’t for your grandpa, you wouldn’t have to deal with this crap.”

Christine rolled her eyes so hard I thought they might get stuck. If I hadn’t grabbed her arm, she’d have stormed back to argue some more.

Out of nowhere, it had started raining, the autumn wind chilling to the bone, making you want to hunker down.

Once we got into the car, Christine burst out, “Why did you pull me back? Did you not hear what she said? Damn, what a load of bullshit. She must’ve been hiding when brains were

handed out!”

“I heard.”

I sighed, starting the car and slowly merging onto the road, “Bryant is fickle. I just wanted to get out of there before he changes his mind.”

Arguing with Margaret is pointless,

“Aren’t you pissed?” she asked.

“I’m fine.”

It wasn’t so much about not being angry as much as being used to it.

At this hour, RiverCity’s nightlife was just kicking off. The streets were bustling and particularly congested.

Suddenly, Christine flashed a grin, leaning in and winking at me, “Feels good, doesn’t it?”

“What feels good?”

“Seeing her car smashed up like that, feels good, right?”

I thought about it, unable to deny the dark thoughts in my heart, “Yeah, it does.”

next to mine

It felt like she was showing off

I was

massive weight had been lifted off my chest.

I needed to

I

pleased with

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Chapter 50

“But you

“Okay, got it.”

me off.”

You know I always listen to

at a loss with her. When we reached her place, I softly said, “Christine, you really

Bryant letting things slide. But what if he had

you think I’m

always Steven,

when it hit me – I’d completely forgotten about her and Steven!

all made sense. She

eyes, but Steven had been his buddy

would’ve let go for Steven’s

I guess I worried for

and taking

wouldn’t risk going to jail. Then who’d be there for

why did Bryant

for a moment, “Not

you today?”

he’s realized he cares for you now that he’s lost you?

he loves?” Christine