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

is shameful, especially since you made it yourself. Didn’t burn your hands

my phone lit up with a call from Bryant.

picked up without

came through, deep and slow,

smile. “It’s

explained, “I was at the hotel last night. Why didn’t you mention it? Kevin just reminded me, and

your celebration with Dorothy.” I looked down,

the past three years. Being divorced only made it

just friends, I still

bitterly. “Have you ever seen friends have to ask for their birthday wishes?”

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

care would never fulfill your expectations

them.

his voice slightly shaky. “Tm sorry.”

count of how many times had heard him say that. I blinked away the

Bryant was an ex–husband,

and I were constantly scouting for office spaces. After discussing, we decided to start with custom orders and online sales, planning to expand offline once we built our reputation and customer trust. So, finding a good location for

space,