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…”

voice echoed from the room, “Let

choice, Margaret unwillingly stepped aside.

relatively well, thanks

she clasped his hand, tears streaming down her face.”

the display of maternal affection if I hadn’t known the

If you’re safe,

Margaret about your marriage. Timothy wouldn’t let

dredging up the past. Ms. Webster, please don’t mind me. They were so close back then.

“Why would I mind? Thanks to your daughter, Bryant and I are on the verge

her in before our

anger, and apologetic glances., “Ms. Webster, please don’t hold it against Margaret. She’s a bit immature, stubbornly sticking to what

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

light–hearted tone, “Well, temperament can be hereditary. I wonder

hesitate to push a pregnant woman down the stairs. Margaret’s tactics