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.”

restrained by his guilt, holding onto my wrist.

I shook off his hand, but the room started spinning, and I steadied myself against the desk, holding back tears. “There’s no ‘home’ for

frowned, lightly touching my cheek with his hand back, earning a defensive glare from Bryant.

laced with concern, “You have a

me into his embrace, his lips barely parting. “This is a family matter. You’d better stay out of it. Or, people might think

I

Mark. “Mark, could you take me

softened, quickly agreeing,

hesitated before interrupting, “You have a meeting later, with

a hint of coldness in his tone. “Can’t it be delayed to tomorrow?” Surprised by his consideration for

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go.” dropped

the domineering presence,

against his grip, but his long fingers held my shoulder

firmly.

hear what Jane said? Or do you always

“What goes on between my