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.”

annoyed by my defense but restrained by his

his hand, but the room started spinning, and I steadied myself against the desk, holding back tears. “There’s

touching my cheek with his hand back, earning

was about to react, Mark felt my forehead, his voice laced

Bryant forcefully pulled me into his embrace, his lips barely parting. “This is a family matter. You’d better stay out

I

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

agreeing, I’ll take

a meeting later,

his tone. “Can’t it be delayed to tomorrow?” Surprised by his consideration for me, the secretary immediately

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inappropriate for you to go.”

the domineering presence, Bryant

grip, but his long

firmly.

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

goes on between my