Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 91

It wasn’t just in my head, nor was it a misunderstanding.

My husband had relegated me to the shadows of our relationship, the part that couldn’t see the light of day.

I

He interrogated me endlessly about my relationship with Mark while insisting I hide. behind the door, out of sight.

Ridiculous, to say the least.

“It’s not what you think.”

Bryant reached out to touch my shoulder, and instinctively stepped back, stuttering as I looked at him. Tears, which I had been fighting back, began to roll down my cheeks. “Don’t touch me.”

“Don’t touch me,” my mind was foggy, overwhelmed by that single thought.

“Jane, you’re overthinking it. I just didn’t want..

His words were cut short by another predictable knock on the door.

Margaret, no doubt, had caused a scene in every room, determined to find Bryant and confront me. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have taken so long.

“Go home and wait for me. I’ll explain everything.” Bryant said in a deep voice before he opened the door and left.

I collected myself, the drama outside had escalated, with the door firmly shut, trapping me

someone outside was even more eager to get in.

have you fallen for her? How could you do

her off, “I’m asking you one last

with the attitude?

the noise outside

mix

slowly opened the door and stepped out.

but the audience lingered, all curious

myself that having a clear conscience was enough, but

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like knives, cutting deep into my chest.

was almost

the more it hurt, the straighter I stood, walking out with my head held high, reminding

this was

doorstep, demanding payment. Their disdain was palpable, even physical, as if I could feel the hardness of their shoes against

gone, locking me in

those days,

myself from hating Bryant, hating his cold heart, his unfairness, and the

swung open, and Mark appeared, looking anxious. He spotted me immediately and hurried over.

leave with Bryant?”