Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 245

“Well, I hope I can get Janedreamt off the ground. And that everyone around me stays safe and sound: As I opened my eyes, I blew out

the candle.

Christine glanced at the clock and grinned “Phew, just in time. Lucky that we made a wish before midnight.”

“So childish” I chuckled, but inside, I felt a warm glow.

Only those who cared about you fussed over a minute or two like that.

I took a bite of the biscuit, grimacing at its saltiness, and looked at Christine. “You made this, didn’t you?”

Christine asked, “Does it taste bad?”

I frowned. “It ascends beyond bad.”

It was temble.

“Damn, what is this? No, even pigs would leap out of their pens after eating this: Christine leaned over, took a taste, and immediately. spat it out, moving to dispose of it

the biscuit. “Wasting is shameful, especially since you made it yourself.

shake her head when my phone

picked up without

came through, deep and slow, Jane, happy birthday”

forced a smile.

at the hotel last night. Why didn’t you mention it?

didn’t want to interrupt your celebration with Dorothy.” I

he hadn’t cared for the past three years. Being

it not be important? Even if we’re divorced, just friends, I still have the right to wish you a happy birthday. don’t

silent, then suddenly laughed, a bit bitterly. “Have you ever seen friends have to

Bryant days in advance, begging for gifts, maintaining that silly sense of ceremony. But it proved that forced affection was never sweet.

care would never fulfill your expectations no matter

them.

was silent for a while, his voice slightly

had heard him say that. I blinked away the sentiment, finally able to speak

Bryant was an ex–husband, after

custom orders and online sales, planning to expand offline once we built our reputation and customer trust. So, finding a good location for our office

out an office space, I got a