Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 251

“He’s Margaret’s ex–husband,” Bryant caught my puzzled look and explained in a low voice, “It’s time she leamed her lesson

Suddenly, it clicked for me.

Previously, since Timothy wasn’t fond of her, Margaret’s attendance at the Ferguson family dinners was a testament to her shameless audacity. Thus, I had never encountered her ex–husband. Employing a taste of her own medicine, even if word got out, people would likely chalk it up to a dramatic breakup scene,

I wasn’t one to start trouble, but I wouldn’t back down if someone were gunning for

Noticing me lost in thought, Bryant ruffled my hair gently. “You okay? Any injuries?”

I shook my head. “No, I’m fine”

1. me.

But the memory of what happened in that room made me shiver, my hands trembling. I saw concern in Bryant’s deep gaze that I hadn’t noticed before.

He held me close with utmost patience, stroking my back gently and soothing. “It’s okay. I’m here for you.”

a while, I felt a bit better, regained some strength, and moved to sit

surprised. “You

was unexpected. After that twisted accusation, I thought Bryant would doubt me

frowned. “When have I ever not

blurted out,

instructing the driver to head

but followed me upstairs. And he entered the house with me.

an eyebrow. “Bryant,

look pale.” He sighed, “I’ll leave

any further and headed straight for the

happened in the hotel room kept crossing my mind until I forcefully shook them away, reminding myself I was

came from outside the door.

before responding.

sure you’re

to the lingering effects of the drug and the hot

from me, awkwardly but

could see the tenderness in Bryant’s actions, his voice gentle, “Is

fine.” This moment, one I had longed for so many times, was finally happening.