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?”

yes! I wouldn’t dare… You have

turned pale as he hastily assured.

did Bryant release him, and I turned to Allen wearily, “I’ve paid Auntie’s medical bills.

“You…”

was clearly unhappy, but confronted with Bryant’s menacing look, he remained.

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

pondering for a while before managing a comforting smile. “No,

“Okay…”

probe further. After ensuring she was comfortable and her illness

room, only Allen and Leroy

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

Make sure he understands I wasn’t trying to hit you. When

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reminding him, “It’s not okay to

alright, I won’t hit her again, happy? Just please, talk to him for me,” Allen pleaded. “It’s your fault! Mr. Ferguson looked so upset, How am I supposed to

of his head. “Ingrate!

want to listen to their quarrel and walked straight

not