Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 242

Watching him like that, a swirl of indescribable emotions bubbled inside me. Suddenly, I got the meaning of that saying, “Love declared

too late is of no worth.”

I pursed my lips. “Believe it or not, it’s up to you.”

With those words, I didn’t give him another glance. I just walked away. I wasn’t sure if it was because I didn’t want to see him or was afraid to. What he thought of me didn’t matter anymore. I just wanted to live my life well. That was all.

But alas, I forgot many things weren’t up to us.

As I reached the hotel lobby, I bumped straight into Susan. Oddly enough, I didn’t have much affection for Dorothy, but her parents somehow felt familiar, even endearing..

When our eyes met, I offered Susan a smile, but her expression was unreadable, and she gave me a once–over more openly than she had earlier at the party.

I smiled politely. “Mrs. Myers, Ill be on my way.”

“We’ve met already. You

nails dug into my palm, making me uneasy, but I

for a moment. It

For some reason, I found it hard to refuse her.

was here to speak on Dorothy’s behalf. I could guess what

but I somehow wanted to hear her

initially distant gaze softened. “I’ve heard you and Bryant have been dragging your feet,

as

to apologize on behalf of Dorothy. We spoiled her

and I were heading for divorce with or without Ms.

a sigh of relief. As I was about to leave, she quickly said, “You and Gregory are just friends,

I answered, “Yes.”

“Do you have any thoughts about

was honest. “No. Gregory and I have only met a few times. We’re hardly even acquaintances. Besides, I’ve just gone through a divorce. I’m not in the mindset to

contentedly, advising, “Greg’s parents, as easygoing as they are and as much as they spoil him,