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.

possibly approve of someone… like her?” “Considering what she’s put up with from you, I think

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

“Much appreciated.”

them out, his indifference enough to grind anyone’s gears, yet

to thank him, “I appreciate it. What brings

owe me three dinners now.”

casually pulled up a chair and slumped into it Like I said, I’m here

when are you so charitable?”

of profit, never one

on, are you? You’re night, I’m here to propose a business

“And what’s that?”

outfits for my grandma, and in return, you’ll owe me a

and owe you a favor… How is this a deal?”

getting the short end of the stick with

out his legs in a relaxed pose, “Mrs. Ferguson, or

“I have a

some reason, he always liked to address me formally, which felt more like mockery coming from

himself nonchalantly, “Ill pay for the custom work, but, you know, those high society ladies in

see where you’re going with this ”

Ford family

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