Lost Me Gained Regret

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Chapter 287

Was she for real? How kind she was to me?

Her display of generosity couldn’t fool me, not after the heart to heart she had with Bryant in the hospital room. I remembered every

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Susan seemed to eat it up, giving her a disapproving tap on the head, “My dear, why is your heart so set on Bryant?”

Dorothy smiled obediently. “He’s such a catch. Some people don’t appreciate what they have, but I do.”

She was mocking me.

I found it amusing but had no desire to get tangled in her web. I wanted to cut to the chase and asked again, “So, can you tell me what you want now?”

“Make it luxurious!”

laying out her most important requirement, then added, “I want loads of diamonds, real sparklers, with a collar lined with top–tier pearls. It must look expensive at first glance. Oh, and rubles, I adore

I was almost overwhelmed.

Diamonds, pearls, rubies.

asking for a dress; she was asking

couldn’t tell if she genuinely liked that style or was just making

trying to keep it professional, “Ms. Myers, that might be a bit too much. It’s hard

are you jealous?”

I was speechless.

was one of spoiled superiority. “Jealous that I can have a dress with a seven–figure budget? Must sting, huh? Too bad! You weren’t born into this, without great parents, and now a

She was crazy!

bit back the words that nearly escaped me, “You’re sure

She lifted her chin with a smug look, “On my engagement day, I have to be

to access

Susan, she said, “Mom, I’m right, aren’t I? I

daughter deserves

a loving mother–daughter

send the design to your email. If there are any issues, we can adjust it online.”

have to

frowned, “Aren’t you going

me,