Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 326

I froze all over.

It was unexpected, somewhat bewildering.

Perhaps it was because our separation had been so graceless, marked by too many embarrassments, that the thought of having a calm conversation with him post divorce seemed impossible.

To me, the final chapter of our relationship was simple: we went our separate ways. No more complicating each other’s lives. Gathering my composure, I looked at him emotionlessly. “What brings you here?”

“…” Bryant flicked the ash from his cigarette, a rare hint of warmth breaking through his usual cold demeanor. “I came to see you.”

“Why?” I was genuinely puzzled.

Had he gone bankrupt and now remembered me?

His gaze was intense, unwavering, his voice deep. “To make amends. Jane, there’s nothing holding us back anymore. You can go back to being Mrs. Ferguson without worry.”

I was taken aback at first, then filled with disbelief.

me for? Did he think things were the same as before, back when I saw

with a wave of his hand, I’d go away, and with

my reply was sharp. “So you’re remembering me now

paused, trying to explain with patience, “Jane, I did what I

“It doesn’t matter.”

blurting out, “Do you really think our issues began when you got engaged to Dorothy? That her

speaking softly, “I know, I misunderstood your

wasn’t a misunderstanding.”

that it was Mark who helped me, I

soft heart. It made

onto me, visibly shaken. “So, your feelings for me were solely because of

my

he and I would have remained strangers forever.

be the untouchable moon, and I, just one of many gazing up from the mire.

have been admiration, but never love.

reached for