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 had been an eyesore.

car. It felt like she was

parked outside the police station, I was worried about Christine

massive weight had been lifted off

all I needed

I

looked thoroughly pleased with

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Chapter 50

“But you can’t handle it

“Okay, got it.”

brush me

know I always listen to

we reached her place, I softly

Today was Bryant letting things slide. But what if

you think I’m an

“There’s always Steven,

hit me – I’d completely forgotten about

it all made sense. She had

eyes, but Steven had

not for me, he would’ve let go for Steven’s sake.

guess I worried for nothing.” I chuckled.

calm and taking care

wouldn’t risk going to jail. Then who’d be there for you and the little one if you got

why did

for a moment, “Not sure.”

you today?”

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

the one he loves?” Christine threw