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.

me come in and shake off my shoes, then hesitantly said, “Bryant texted

divorce certificate in a month.” I undressed my

to take good

said mockingly, “Tell him not to overthink it. Life. is going on without

it’s not that.” Christine denied, 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

Bryant be having

of Margaret’s baby, which would take a few more months

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Bryant wouldn’t change his mind within this month. He had made his choice long ago. It was only me holding

“I’m

with concern,

a divorce. That’s

then.” Christine closed the door behind me and added, “Get some rest after

as the door clicked shut, I slumped

didn’t 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 heart

hollow void?

reason. And I didn’t