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.”

to mine had

just about the car. It felt like she was showing off her place in

was worried about Christine and couldn’t enjoy the

it felt like a massive weight had been lifted

needed to

I

thoroughly pleased with herself.

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Chapter 50

you can’t handle it like this

“Okay, got it.”

me off.”

know I always listen to you.”

When we reached her place, I

reckless. Today was Bryant letting things slide. But what if he had decided

you think I’m an idiot?”

always Steven,

– I’d completely

it all made sense. She

eyes, but Steven had been his buddy

he would’ve let go for

I worried for nothing.” I chuckled.

focus on staying calm and taking

Then who’d be

gears, she asked, “But why did Bryant stand up

paused for a moment, “Not sure.”

you today?”

you now that he’s lost you?

Christine