Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 130

And house cleaning and laundry duties on weekends after my part-time job to keep Allen from yelling at me.

If Aunt Cheryl hadn’t stood her ground, I would have been kicked out by the dynamic duo

ago. of father and son a long time

Looking back, I could honestly say I don’t owe the Browns anything.

It was just Aunt Cheryl I couldn’t leave behind.

And now, to add insult to injury, Allen had the audacity to clain that I should thank them for my marriage to Bryant, saying they played a significant ro in it.

I turned to Leroy, forcing a smile. “So, you got into design bec use of me?”

Leroy responded, “Yeah, the way you splurged on gifts during the holidays, and always managed to send money home made me think there was big money in design. Otherwise, I would never have picked this dead-end major”

“And where did you graduate from?”

“RiverCity Vocational Technical College,” he said, as if it was the most prestigious institution out there.

Leroy’s attitude to that of his father, Allen, and eventually had to break it to

I could get in on my own, I wouldn’t be asking you…” Leroy retorted, his youthful pride getting the best of him. Allen quickly pulled him back, “Isn’t this why we’re asking for your help? Just

silence, Allen’s gaze shifted cunningly towards Mark, “Are you Jane’s friend or her boss? With that demeanor, you must be doing well for yourself.

burning with embarrassment, wishing the ground would swallow me whole.

clear and smooth voice, “Sorry, sir. She’s my boss, and I follow her lead.”

relieved. I had worried he might agree to help, but I had no intention of catering endlessly to

wanted nothing to do

the refusal, turned back to me, “Jane, for your

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“I can’t help!”

I cut him off, “Just take good care

I’made

help, fine! We’ll figure it out ourselves!” Leroy yelled as we

Mark, apologetically, “Sorry you had to

it off with a smile, “Don’t worry about it. Some of my relatives are even worse.”

more out of politeness

I were close, he seldom discussed his