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.”

but restrained by his guilt,

started spinning, and I steadied myself against the desk,

with his hand

voice laced with concern, “You

embrace, his lips barely parting. “This is a family matter. You’d

I

to Mark. “Mark, could you take me to

expression softened, quickly agreeing, I’ll take

interrupting, “You have a meeting later,

“Can’t it be delayed to tomorrow?” Surprised

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I said it’s inappropriate for you to go.” dropped the line and led

domineering presence,

grip, but his long fingers

firmly.

icy. “Didn’t you hear what Jane said? Or do

smile. “What goes on