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…”

frail voice echoed from the room, “Let Bry and Ms.

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

relatively well,

hand, tears streaming down her face.”

to tears by the display

glad you’re okay. If you’re safe, then all these years were worth it.

marriage. Timothy wouldn’t let you

don’t mind me. They were so close back then. It’s

smirk, “Why would I mind? Thanks to your

have filled her in before our arrival.

Teresa’s response was an award–worthy performance of shock, anger, and apologetic glances., “Ms. Webster, please don’t hold it against Margaret. She’s a bit immature, stubbornly sticking

But through it all,

replied with a light–hearted tone, “Well, temperament can be hereditary. I

didn’t hesitate to push a pregnant woman