Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 140

et it carried a chill that could make one’s blood run cold.

His voice was calm, yet

It seemed, if Allen dared, he would crush Allen’s hand without hesitation.

This was perhaps the first time I truly felt what it was like to be protected by him.

But, it felt too late, leaving no ripples in my heart.

Allen moved slightly, realizing that he, a burly man, couldn’t budge in Bryant’s grip. He shivered and quickly explained.

“Mr. Ferguson, it was an accident, I swear!”

Aunt Cheryl looked scared by the confrontation. “Jane…”

I wanted to teach Allen a lesson, but with my aunt looking so frail, it didn’t seem right.

I could only tug at Bryant’s arm. “Let it go, release him.”

Bryant, still seething, wasn’t easily persuaded. His gaze fixed on Allen, “Touch her again, and I’ll chop off your hands, got it?”

I wouldn’t dare…

face turned pale as he hastily

to Allen wearily, “I’ve paid Auntie’s medical bills. As for

“You…”

confronted with Bryant’s

Cheryl into her room, and couldn’t help but ask, “Has… has Uncle ever hit

her head down, pondering for a while before managing a comforting smile. “No, dear, he was just angry. He’s never laid a hand

“Okay…”

was comfortable and her illness was taken care of,

only

earlier bravado gone. Seeing me, Allen immediately tried to curry favor.

Make sure he understands I wasn’t

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my lips, gently reminding him, “It’s not okay to hit anyone.”

happy? Just please, talk to him for me,” Allen pleaded. “It’s your fault! Mr. Ferguson looked so

Leroy on the back of his

listen to their quarrel and walked

but found him standing not far from the door.