Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 72

To

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.

up? Christine didn’t mention any crisis at

firm.

short, and by five, the sun was already setting.

sunset light spilled in, and a chilly autumn breeze blew outside. Suddenly, I

I knew it, I had my phone in hand.

this waiting, this feeling

Bryant, Kevin’s call came through, his voice awkward, “Mrs. Ferguson, I’m really sorry, but something personal came up. Can I

guys sort out the emergency

sounded confused, “What emergency?”

the “emergency” that made

I changed the subject, “The medical reports

hospital called me this

just swing by and pick them

hesitated,

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Kevin, I live nearby. You go take care of

the hospital, and while waiting for

was about to turn green, a black sedan sped through a red light, rushing

man with his wife in labor could be in such a hurry, I

would

I passed

who would be afraid of

too. His concern