Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 252

I couldn’t catch every word, but the message he tried to convey was crystal clear. A long–dormant part of my heart nearly succumbed once again. My nails dug into my palms.

The slight pain brought back a sliver of sanity. “Is it dry now?”

Bryant’s fingertips moved meticulously through my hair several times. “Yeah, pretty much done.”

The sound of the hairdryer ceased, leaving the room in silence.

Inodded “Um, thanks.”

Then, unexpectedly, he wrapped his arms around me from behind, his lips brushing my ear as he cautiously and ambiguously ventured. “Did you hear any of what I said?”

For someone as distinguished as him, this might have been the first time he had sincerely apologized to someone. Unlike the casual, thoughtless “sorry” from the past, he did lower his guard this time.

I wanted to give in, but fear held me back, the fear of getting burned again, of repeating past mistakes.

With a heavy heart, guided by reason, I responded, “I heard you. But, Bryant, some choices, once made, can’t be undone. There’s no turning back.”

loved him for eight years. But

words slowly extinguished the innate pride men carry,

Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed, his

gently freed myself from his hold and turned to look at him. “Thank you. I’m fine

lingered on me with reluctance. “So,

made me uneasy. What else do

was thinking… maybe I could cook dinner as

brushed past him and dove into my

cooking, he glanced at the documents on my desk. “Selling the house

“But it seems tough to sell. The agent mentioned that everyone seemed pleased upon viewing, but then we’d hear

indeed. The house was in a prime location and had a great layout. Plus, I had taken good care of it. It was almost as good as new, Logically, it shouldn’t

did you return the money I transferred to

get complicated between us. You should focus on the Ferguson Group.” I was straightforward, “Besides, Christine is looking for investors. It could be an

before turning to cook with groceries he

cook well. Soon, the delicious aroma filled the air. A

was surprised.