Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 139

Chapter 139

Hearing this, Allen’s face went through a rapid palette of emotions, ending up with a shade that screamed trouble. “Well, well… we’re all family here, right?” he stammered, “No need to keep tabs like this.”

Bryant, cool as a cucumber, laid on the charm thick, “Oh, but there is, Uncle. Gratitude is owed where gratitude is due. Don’t be shy about asking for it. Setting aside the financial help she’s given over the years, raising her must have cost a pretty penny, at least ten grand, right? So, I figure I owe you a hundred million.”

“The thing is… the thing is…”

Allen’s face was a live show of colors, finally settling on a dee, red. “Seriously, after all these years, how could I possibly keep track of all this?”

“No trouble at all. Which bank are you with? I’ll make a call, and we’ll have it sorted in minutes,” Bryant said, pretending to reach for his phone.

Allen, terrified, practically lunged at Bryant, pleading. “Mr. Ferguson, no need to check, really!”

He was petrified Bryant would uncover the truth about how he had almost maltreated me and cause him trouble. His guilt was written all over his face.

“What’s wrong?”

confusion “I thought Jane was being ungrateful? Now that

a hundred million? If you really want to give something, a million and a half will

Bryant let out a scoff, “Uncle, I’ve been around the block a few times in the business world, and I don’t like unclear deals. You want money, fine, but

tie with a deliberate slowness, “Or are you saying, you’ve just

could that be…?”

but was too afraid of Bryant to raise his voice, “If I hadn’t

“Why couldn’t she?”

firm female voice came from the doorway. Aunt Cheryl, supported by a nurse, entered, “Did you ever spend money on Jane? She went to public school, came home to chores, and started part-time jobs in middle school! And you, how much do you owe her that you’re well

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sympathy crossing his face, his brows

away, telling myself it was just an illusion.

“I raised her, and now I

do with It? Haven’t forgotten, have you?” Allen, after a moment’s

company’s crisis and let that half a million with me, in case something happened, to take care of you. But he g nbled it all away… I’ve been