Lost Me Gained Regret

lesson.”

Chapter 288

Seeing him approach, Dorothy quickly masked her usual sharp and spiteful demeanor with a forced calm, though a hint of her temper slipped through as she muttered under her breath, “Always looking out for everyone but your own.”

Susan lost a bit of her earlier firmness, simply asking, “Why’s that?”

“Well, I promised my grandma I’d get her a few custom outfits.”

Gregory couldn’t help but chuckle, Tm bringing Jane over this weekend to get her thoughts. If you’ve got her all riled up and she gives me the cold shoulder, how am I supposed to explain that to Grandma?”

At that, Dorothy’s eyebrows shot up in disbelief, “You’re taking her to meet Adah?!”

“And what’s it to you?” Gregory shot back, his patience clearly wearing thin.

on decorum and reputation. How could she possibly approve of someone… like her?” “Considering what she’s put up with

frustration, Susan conceded, “Fine, well drop it for now, for

“Much appreciated.”

as he practically showed them out, his indifference enough to grind anyone’s gears, yet leaving them

of earshot, I turned to thank him, “I appreciate it. What

owe me three

and slumped into it Like I

‘Since when

never one to make a losing deal.

“Starling to catch on, are you? You’re night, I’m here to

“And what’s that?”

my grandma, and in return, you’ll owe

owe you a favor… How is

I was getting the short end of the stick with no

stretching out his legs in a relaxed pose, “Mrs. Ferguson, or rather, the former

cut him off, “I have a name, Jane.”

to address me formally, which felt more like mockery

you know, those high society ladies in Vista Town love nothing more than to gather around and play their card games

where you’re going with

and the Ford family was the cream of

open doors for me. Still, Leyed him warily. “What’s this favor you