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.

it to him, “You’re not getting into the Ferguson Group with that. They only hire from

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 do us a favor before the

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

burning with embarrassment, wishing

hesitation, spoke up with a clear and smooth voice, “Sorry, sir. She’s my boss, and I follow her

had worried he might agree to help, but I had no intention of catering endlessly to Allen’s greed. It’s best to make it clear from the

Cheryl, I wanted nothing to do with the two

caught off guard by the refusal, turned back to me, “Jane, for your auntie’s sake..”

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“I can’t help!”

and fearing more outrageous requests, I cut him off, “Just take good care

Mark and I’made our way out.

to help, fine! We’ll figure it out

Mark, apologetically, “Sorry you

with a smile, “Don’t worry about it. Some of my

more out of politeness than

I were close, he seldom discussed his