Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 148

It felt like my anger hadn’t fully vented yet, so with a forced smile, I continued, “Bryant, when I was losing our baby, you were off comforting someone else. When I came out of the OR, you slapped me, demanding to know why I didn’t stop her. I was pregnant, too. I was scared of getting hurt. I was terrified! Are you satisfied with that answer now?”

Bryant called out to me. “Jane…”

to

It was the first time I had seen such a bewildered look on his face. He stretched out his hand, trying to grasp mine.

But before he could, another pair of hands unexpectedly interv ned!

Mark had returned, his demeanor calm yet sharp. “You’re here 1 settle scores for Margaret, right? Blame me for it. Leave Jane out of this.”

Bryant instantly reverted to his usual cold demeanor, scoffing. “We’ll settle our another day. No need to rush your downfall.”

scores

I knew how Bryant operated and couldn’t help but intervene, “Mark was just trying to help me. Don’t take your anger out on him. If you’re looking to stand up for your sweetheart, you should be dealing with me.”

defense but restrained by his

I shook off his hand, but the room started spinning, and I steadied myself against the desk,

hand back,

was about to react, Mark felt my forehead, his voice laced with concern, “You have a

his embrace, his lips barely parting. “This is a family matter. You’d better stay out of it. Or, people might think she’s got no husband.”

I

Unwell, my voice was much weaker as I turned to Mark. “Mark, could you

quickly agreeing, I’ll take you…”

a meeting later, with all the

delayed to tomorrow?” Surprised by his consideration for me, the

1/2

you to go.” dropped the line and

domineering presence,

his grip, but his long fingers held my shoulder

firmly.

path, his gaze icy. “Didn’t you hear what Jane said? Or do you always completely disregard her wishes?”

into a chilling smile. “What goes on between my