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?”

frustrated I was almost speechless.

your fault for finding someone new, it’s her. She’s so unreasonable, so inconsiderate! With her temper, how could someone like

“Oh? She does

wasn’t easy for her aunt and me raising her,

legs, his voice very light. “You tell me, how should she take care of you? For matters like this, come to me, not her. She doesn’t call the

I frowned.

him, by saying I didn’t

her aunt’s medical bills, give me a monthly allowance of thirty grand,

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ask, right?”

wished I could just disappear. I couldn’t believe he had the

Bryant would agree. After all, to him, this amount of money was a drop in the bucket, a small price to pay to avoid

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

said,

Allen. “Anything else? Out with

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

noncommittal. “Makes sense