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.”

eight years. But I wanted

extinguished the innate pride men

apple bobbing as he swallowed,

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

on me with reluctance. “So, that’s it?

uneasy. What else

could cook

I brushed past him and

the documents on my desk. “Selling

and there was no point in hiding it. “But it seems tough to sell. The agent mentioned that everyone seemed pleased upon viewing, but then we’d hear

layout. Plus, I had taken good care of it. It was

looking away. “So, why did you return the money I

didn’t want things to get complicated between us. You should focus on the Ferguson Group.”

seemed contemplative before turning to cook with groceries

well. Soon, the delicious aroma filled the air. A spread of spicy food graced the table in

surprised. “All