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

pale as he hastily

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

“You…”

but confronted with Bryant’s

help but ask, “Has… has Uncle ever hit you over these

comforting smile. “No, dear, he was just angry. He’s never laid a hand on me, don’t

“Okay…”

she was comfortable and her illness was taken care of, I stood to

room, only Allen

bravado gone. Seeing me, Allen immediately tried to curry

wasn’t trying

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lips, gently reminding him, “It’s not okay to

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

Leroy on the back of his head. “Ingrate! Who was I doing this for?!”

didn’t want to listen to their quarrel and walked straight out

him standing not far from the door. Seeing