Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 96

From a short distance away, a voice I recognized all too well drifted over to me,

My father-in-law, Albert, appeared with his rainbow-colored sunglasses and a Hawaiian shirt, looking like he’d just returned from another one of his escapades on some tropical

island.

Albert was a classic playboy who never grew out of his wild, youthful ways. And at the time, he was just an older version of that carefree spirit.

Upon seeing him, Margaret burst into tears. “Oh, Albert, I’m so glad you’re back. It’s been so hard for me these days.”

“Did Bryant mistreat you?” Albert slid his sunglasses up to rest on his head, fixing his gaze on Bryant. “I’ve told you a hundred times that you must take good care of Margaret. I leave for just two days, and she ends up in the hospital?”

I couldn’t help but feel a storm of annoyance brewing inside me, looking for a chance to escape the drama.

too.

But then, Albert suddenly noticed me and flashed a satisfied grin. “Jane? You’re here, I greeted him out of politeness, even though I didn’t see him as much of a father figure to Bryant.

“That’s how it should be. You should take better care of

up to him was another story-he was, after

practically shoved Margaret into Albert’s arms, his voice cold. “Since you’re back, she’s your

to leave with me.

in anger and frustration, but Bryant ignored her, following me to the elevator.

I walked more slowly than usual, and he matched my

wasn’t until we reached the elevator that I turned to face him. “Are

a clean break was what we both

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Chapter 96

have thought I was asking him out, his eyes briefly lighting

I invited him out to finalize

eightieth birthday celebration would have long passed. By

other day.

I went to pick up my medical report the other day, which was handed to me

assistant. Except for the ultrasound, all the reports