Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 307

Chapter 307

Christine shook her head, clearly not buying into my reasoning. “Plus, you’re divorced now. Do you think a few words from you will make him back off? Setting a deadline is better.”

At that moment, I had to admit she had a point. When I learned Mark had harbored feelings for the same girl for twenty years, I thought she must be lucky. But realizing that girl was me left me feeling more indebted than fortunate.

I struggled to find the proper response.

In the silence that followed, Christine leaned across the table, playfully flicking my earring. “Jane, why not give it a shot with Mark? It’s rare to find a guy that devoted these days.”

‘sighed, “It’s because he’s such a catch that I must be careful.”

I didn’t want to toy with someone’s heart. True devotion deserved true devotion in return. If I couldn’t offer Mark that, it was only fair to let him move on and find someone who could.

Unable to persuade me, Christine dropped the subject. “Anyway, how about we hit our usual spot for dinner tonight?”

spot,” she meant the upscale

the suggestion. “Isn’t that a bit

worry. It’s on

ears. “What, did money just fall

stood up, her bright smile contrasting her red lipstick. “Steven’s break–up fee. I didn’t ask for it, but he dumped it all into my club account, and I can’t get it refunded. Might as well

help but smile. “Thanks, Ms. Jackson, for showing us a good time.”

just in time. Still, we got

and came over to offer a supporting hand, his voice gentle with concern. “It rained, and the ground’s slippery.

your

this

“Why so formal with me?”

all.” I laughed, shaking

our private room with the host and

I need to use the restroom.” Passing

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