Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 177

In the dead of night, as I dozed off beside the hospital bed, I felt what seemed like dry fingers brushing against my face. “Idiot, you’d believe anything anyone tells you.“}

“Hmm…” I swatted the hand away and rolled over, realizing I was supposed to be caring for a patient. I shot upright and blurted out, “What did you just say? Are you feeling okay?”

All I could see was Bryant’s closed eyes and his steady breathing.

I wondered if I was hearing things. I didn’t give it much thought, chalking it up to being rattled by the day’s event and my nerves frazzled. I drifted back to sleep without much ado.

The following morning, Kevin brought us a special breakfast from a traditional diner known for its delicious brunch, all to Bryant’s tastes. But after only a few bites, Bryant excused himself to attend to business matters. Kevin had brought more than just breakfast. A hefty stack of documents awaited Bryant. Being the CEO of Ferguson Group was no walk in the park.

As I munched on my breakfast, I occasionally glanced his way. The warm winter sun streamed in, casting a soft glow around him, highlighting his perfectly chiseled profile, the glasses perched on his high nose, and his lips slightly pursed.}

I had to admit the man was easy on the eyes. If only he weren’t such a jerk.>

After breakfast, Gary called to ask when he could deliver the fingerprint analysis results.

Riverview Estate,”

was desperate for

up, Bryant caught my gaze. “Leaving again?“}

be back.” I offered a reassuring smile. “I’ve got a

no matter what Margaret tried to stir up. In two days, she’d

eyebrow, asking, “What kind

I hurried out of the hospital.

that morning, and with

before me as

ordeal, my first instinct was to flee!}

Webster.” As the window slid down, a stylishly dressed, sophisticated woman greeted

appeared to be in her early

“And you are? How do

Larson, Mark’s sister.” She offered a slight smile. “There’s something

was a faint familial resemblance to Mark in her features. Yet, I had never