Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 247

Hearing Cheryl’s words, the tension that had been gripping me eased. She was right. Who else but biological parents would go to such lengths?

I helped Cheryl into bed, bending over to tuck her in and asking, “How have you been feeling these days? Any better?”

Cheryl replied, “Much better. The doctor says one more round of chemo, and then I can focus on resting.”

“That’s good to hear.” As I straightened up, Cheryl caught a pendant that had slipped from my collar, carefully tucking it back. “Keep this pendant close. Don’t let strangers see it she advised.

I was confused. “Why?” Why would a piece of jewelry need to be hidden?

Cheryl’s eyes flickered as she explained, “It’s just… too valuable. I worry it might attract the wrong attention.”

I nodded. “Okay, I understand”

The quality of the pendant was rare, even more so than the ones Timothy had prepared for the unborn child. I understood Cheryl’s

concer

to Cheryl. “Aunt Cheryl, this is Thomas. He’ll be handling your

Jane already briefed me about your situation on my way up.

uneasy. “Hello, you look every bit

is just a small case for me. I’ll handle it free

discussed with Thomas to ease

my nod,

outside, hoping to spot Allen, but found

was distracted all afternoon,

said, my parents had been too good to me. How could they

next moment, I thought of Susan and how she doted on Dorothy. That

were arguing. One said yes, the

Allen. “Do you have time now? I need to ask

but he surprisingly agreed readily. “About your origins, right? It’s not something easily discussed over the phone. Let’s meet.”

origins? My heart skipped a beat, a sense of being suspended

tonight… His voice trailed off as if speaking to someone else, and he continued, “The coffee shop next to the

would seem normal for most, but