Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 101

“Scared I’ll regret it?” Bryant’s voice carried a hint of sourness, “But I’m more scared of becoming a stranger to you.”

It was freezing outside, but his embrace was as warm as it always had been. His words took me aback.

He had opened the car door for me when I returned to reality. After I got in, he turned and walked away without looking back.

Through the veil of the rain, I caught a glimpse of his drenched figure. It felt like my heart. was being gnawed away by millions of ants, growing emptier by the second.

It turned out that ending a marriage was that simple. The couple just needed to spare half an hour, head to the city hall, submit the paperwork, and sign a document. A month later, they would make another visit, and if both parties still agreed, they could get a divorce certificate.

Just like that, everything was severed. The shared beds and the mutual support seemed like nothing but a dream. Of course, all would happen, only if Bryant didn’t go back on his word.

When I returned to Christine’s place, she opened the door from inside before I could even reach for the keys.

She came to me. “Back already?”

“Yeah. I managed a light chuckle, trying to appear nonchalant.

quietly watched me come in and shake off my shoes, then hesitantly said, “Bryant texted me. Did you guys

a month.” I undressed my coat and grabbed a hair tie to

speaking, “He asked me to take good care of you this month.”

jump off a bridge?” I said mockingly, “Tell him not to overthink it. Life. is going

frowning thoughtfully, “I just feel like there’s more to his message. Could it be he’s not wanting a divorce? Maybe he’s just trying to appease you for now. After all, the divorce can’t go through if one party withdraws the

A lump formed in my throat. Could Bryant be having second thoughts?

then, thinking of Margaret’s baby, which would take

1/2

Chapter 101

change his mind within this month. He had made his choice long ago. It

for the shower. “I’m going

concern, “Are you

That’s what I

me and added, “Get some rest after your

do.” I nodded with a smile, and as the door clicked shut, I slumped

want to cry. I had longed for the divorce. Shouldn’t I be happy? Even though I hadn’t received the divorce certificate yet, why did it feel like my

hollow void?

reason. And I didn’t have many eight years