Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 216

Teresa found herself suddenly tumbling to the floor, landing in an ungraceful heap, pain flashing across her face. Disbelief clouded her gaze as she looked up at Margaret. “Margaret, did you just push me? After all these years, providing you with the best of everything. clothes, gadgets, you name it, and this is how you repay me?”

“We wouldn’t be in this mess now if you truly cared!” Margaret glared down at Teresa with fury etched on her face. She grabbed Teresa’s hair, and her voice sounded icy with resentment. “You always said, ‘If you want something, go get it yourself. No one’s going to hand it to you! Didn’t you? So, why the hell are you blaming me for doing just that? Mom, am I not just following your advice?”

“No.” Teresa was flustered, a mix of anger and regret swirling within her. “I never taught you to be like this. Never!”

“I. It isn’t what I meant. It’s not!” Teresa’s protests grew more frantic, and suddenly, she scrambled to her feet, her words tumbling out as she dashed outside, her eyes wide and unfocused.

Margaret watched her go and suddenly burst into tears, her gaze turning to me, bitter and accusing. “Happy now? Seeing my mom and 1 turn against each other like this makes you proud, huh?”

“Somewhat.” My response was cold, detached.

a moment of victory, it was just karma doing

Bryant’s mother with such disdain, she couldn’t have imagined this day would come.

“Don’t think

faint smile. “You’d be better off moving quickly

filmed, her expression immediately shifting as she whispered fiercely,

covered her face with her purse

drama had come to an

and made

she might run into Steven, instead choosing to stay in, playing video games and binge–watching shows.

containing her excitement. “Did you have a hand in what’s online? I wouldn’t have pegged you for the type

off my shoes.

Christine had suspected me.