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

called in Thomas, introducing him to Cheryl. “Aunt Cheryl, this is Thomas. He’ll

Jane already briefed me about your situation on my way up. I’ll need to talk

look every bit

worry. Jane and I are friends. It is just a small case for me. I’ll

to ease any financial womes

nod, Cheryl

I glanced outside, hoping to spot Allen, but found the corridor empty. He was gone. His words still left me feeling

I was distracted all

were furious, they often spoke the truth without realizing it. But as Cheryl said, my parents had been too good to me. How could they not be my

how she doted on

little voices were arguing. One said yes, the other no.

Allen. “Do you have

half–expected him to lash out at me, but he surprisingly agreed readily. “About your origins, right? It’s not something easily discussed over the phone. Let’s meet.”

beat, a sense

now. How about seven tonight… His voice trailed off as if speaking to someone else, and he continued, “The coffee

shop would seem normal for