Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 72

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I wanted to try one more time for my baby, and for myself too.

Christine didn’t try to talk me out of it, just asked me, “Have you thought about the consequences if this fails?”

“Yeah, I’ve thought it through.”

If things went south, I’d vanish without a trace, avoiding any chance of losing my kid.

With t

that decision made, I didn’t even feel like cooking when I got home. I grabbed a

the couch.

burger from the food truck down the street instead and then slumped int

Waiting for Bryant to come home, I buried myself in work with my laptop.

But the afternoon waned, and there was still no sign of him at the door.

I couldn’t help but text him, “Are you coming home soon?”

No reply came even after a long wait.

tied up? Christine didn’t mention any crisis at the

firm.

by five, the sun was

and a chilly autumn breeze

it, I had my phone

waiting, this feeling

I’m really sorry, but something personal came up. Can I

out the emergency at the firm?”

confused, “What emergency?”

know…” It hit me then, the “emergency” that made Bryant leave me wasn’t work-related at

I changed the subject, “The medical reports

hospital called me this

by and pick them up

Ferguson,” he hesitated, “maybe I should..”

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Chapter 72

Kevin, I live nearby. You go

waiting for

sedan sped through a red light, rushing into the BlessedCare

could be in such a hurry, I thought.

my casual thought would soon prove to be an uncanny prediction.

parking at the hospital, as I passed the emergency room, I

afraid of childbirth? That man was so

too. His concern