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?”

I was almost speechless.

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

wasn’t easy for her aunt and

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

I frowned.

coming to him, by saying I

missing a beat. “Just cover her aunt’s medical

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ask, right?”

wished I could just disappear. I couldn’t believe

what I feared most was that Bryant would agree. After all, to him, this amount of money was a drop

anger, I interjected,

a word,” Bryant said,

at Allen. “Anything else?

perhaps not expecting Bryant to be so agreeable His avarice was barely concealed as he said, “Well, 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

noncommittal. “Makes sense