Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 138

Bryant stood there, a vision in his tailored dark suit, his demeanor icy, his gaze chilling. Despite the coldness, an oppressive air of authority enveloped him, a natural-born leader through and through.

I was momentarily stunned.

Instantly, Allen’s aggressive bravado deflated like a popped balloon. Gone was his earlier swagger as he rubbed his hands together, a sheepish grin spreading across his face as he approached Bryant. Bowing and scraping, he said, “Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Ferguson, what brings you here? I was just giving this little lady a piece of my mind.”

My pride felt trampled underfoot by Allen’s words, Even thoug divorce was on the horizon, I didn’t want Bryant to see me in such a disheveled state.

Or to witness such an unsavory family scene.

Let’s leave, this doesn’t involve you,” I urged, pushing Bryant to ards the exit.

I didn’t want

into this mess.

Uncle meddling in my affairs, and I certainly didn’t want Bryant dragged

“You scared?” Allen blocked the door, raising his voice. “Afraid your husband will find out how ungrateful you are?”

so frustrated I was almost speechless.

someone new, it’s her. She’s so unreasonable, so inconsiderate! With her temper, how could someone like you possibly tolerate

at me, his expression loaded with meaning. “Oh? She does have quite the temper,

animated. “Not to mention, she’s completely ungrateful! You know, it wasn’t easy for her aunt and me raising her, and

up a chair and sat down, crossing his long legs, his voice very light. “You tell me, how should she take care

I frowned.

he mean by coming to him, by saying

up at Bryant’s apparent agreement, and he launched into his demands without missing a beat. “Just cover her aunt’s medical bills, give me a monthly allowance of thirty grand, and

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ask, right?”

I could just disappear. I couldn’t believe he had the audacity to ask Bryant for

most was that Bryant would agree. After all, to him, this amount of

of anxiety and anger, I interjected, “Don’t even dream

word,” Bryant said, pulling

at Allen. “Anything else? Out

it would be great if you could buy an apartment downtown, ideally with four bedrooms and two living rooms. My wife and I are getting old, and our boy is looking to get married. A downtown apartment would be

noncommittal. “Makes sense