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.”

bit better, regained some strength, and moved to sit on a nearby

surprised.

would doubt me

have I ever not believed you?”

blurted out,

he said coldly, instructing the driver to head to the River Villa.

of leaving but followed me upstairs. And he

raised an eyebrow. “Bryant, this is my

leave once you’re feeling

protest any further and headed straight for the shower,

I forcefully shook them away, reminding myself I was safe at home

voice came from outside the door.

sniffled before responding. “Yeah?”

making sure

reaching for the hairdryer, but perhaps due to the lingering effects of the drug and the hot shower, I found the simple act of holding the

took the dryer from me, awkwardly but

see the tenderness in Bryant’s actions, his voice gentle, “Is it okay? Not too hot?”

fine.” This moment, one I had longed for so many