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

that moment, my eyes accidentally met Bryant’s dark gaze. I had thought I might feel sad or something. But there was nothing.

that was why. The reason

wrapped her arm around the woman’s, whining. “Mom!”

couple were

“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 were on the verge of marriage.

to fool me

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

vanish into thin air? At least we should see her,

words were indeed true

she quickly masked it when others

eyes brimming with unshed tears. “Why do you insist,

felt a tug, empathizing with

around her, comforting her, “Come, no tears. Today’s

Gregory spoke casually, “You do remember, today’s