Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 240

I suddenly felt like a deer in headlights when caught in the spotlight with that question. After all, Dorothy wasn’t wrong. It was her birthday bash. She had every right to decide who got an invite.

Before I could utter a word, Gregory casually glanced her way and improvised, ‘It was me. I practically begged her to come with me, and you want to kick her out already?”

With a few words, he dissolved my awkwardness.

Dorothy pouted, displeased. “Since when are you two so chummy.

Gregory’s gaze hardened. “Do I need to report every friendship to you?”

Dorothy added. “Didn’t you know Bryant would be here? Are you trying to embarrass me by inviting her?”

“Enough!” A middle–aged woman interrupted with a gentle smile, “You two have always been at each other’s throats since you were kids Haven’t you had enough?”

Her tone and expression were soothing

Dorothy. “You’re all grown up, dreaming of

Bryant’s dark gaze. I had thought I might feel sad or

me calmly, like, right, so that was why. The reason Bryant

arm around

couple were her

Gregory as if addressing a younger family member. “And who might this young lady be?” “Jane, a friend. Weren’t you and Richard urging me to get married? Can you have a look for me?” Gregory said with a devil–may–care attitude, pretending we

you just pulling this poor girl into your act to fool me and

on waiting for Lily to return. It’s been years. Don’t delay any longer. Your parents will start

A laugh tinged with ambiguity escaped Gregory, “How can someone just vanish into thin air? At least we should see her,

were indeed true

but she quickly masked it

you insist, dear?

a tug, empathizing with

her, “Come,

do remember, today’s also Lily’s birthday, right?”