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.”

some strength, and

was genuinely surprised. “You believe

accusation, I thought Bryant would doubt me

“When have I ever not believed

blurted out,

the driver to head to

leaving but followed me

eyebrow. “Bryant, this is my home.”

“I’ll leave once you’re

protest any further and headed straight

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

long while, Bryant’s voice came from outside the door. “Jane?”

before

sure you’re okay.”

but perhaps due to the lingering effects of the drug and the hot shower, I found the simple act of holding the hakdryer to be

of hands took the dryer from me, awkwardly but gently

in Bryant’s actions,

moment, one I had longed