Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 182

Margaret glanced at me, her expression a mix of resignation and urgency. “It would be a good time. My mom has been looking forward to seeing you. However, it’s probably best if Jane stays out for now. The doctor mentioned that my mom’s been out for a long time, and her memory’s messy. It’s best if she only sees familiar faces at first to avoid any undue stress on her recovery.”

Her words made it sound like my stepping in there would be akin to committing a cardinal sin.

I wasn’t going to push it.

I turned to Bryant, saying, “You go ahead. I’ll make my exit.“>

“If that’s how it is,” Bryant said, his tone cold as he shot Margaret a look. He wrapped an arm around my shoulder. “Then we’ll give Teresa a few days to recuperate before we drop by again.“>

Surprised, I glanced at him, tempted to shrug off his arm, but he seemed oblivious to my discomfort, unmoving.

“Bry…” Margaret’s face flushed with embarrassment and frustration, her eyes welling up. “You had me leave yesterday, and now, at a time like this, you still…”

the room, “Let Bry and Ms. Webster

no other choice, Margaret unwillingly stepped aside. “Come in,

Teresa looked relatively well, thanks to top–notch medical

Bryant, she clasped his hand, tears streaming

tears by the display of maternal affection if I hadn’t known the truth.

safe, then all these years were

about your marriage. Timothy wouldn’t let you marry Margaret.

don’t mind me. They were so close back

would I mind? Thanks to your daughter, Bryant and I are on

her in before our arrival.

don’t hold it against Margaret. She’s a

act was rich with layers. But through it all, Teresa never admitted Margaret was

tone, “Well, temperament can be hereditary. I wonder if your daughter’s relentless nature comes

place in the Ferguson family, she didn’t hesitate to push a pregnant woman down