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?”

wouldn’t dare… You have my

as he

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

“You…”

with Bryant’s menacing

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

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

“Okay…”

comfortable and her illness was

living room, only Allen and Leroy remained.

me, Allen immediately tried to curry favor. “Jane,

understands I wasn’t trying to hit you. When has Uncle ever

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pursed my lips, gently reminding him, “It’s not okay

pleaded. “It’s your fault! Mr. Ferguson looked so upset, How am I supposed to get into

his head. “Ingrate! Who was I doing this

listen to their quarrel and walked

thought Bryant had left, but found him standing not far