Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 333

He chuckled, “So, vacation starts the day after tomorrow?”

“Yeah.”

Out of the blue, he said, “Then, 7 AM sharp, we’re heading back to Vista Town.”

I looked at him, puzzled. “Aren’t you supposed to deal with Bryant first?”

His eyes twinkled with mischief, as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. “Right now, you’re the one asking for my help, aren’t you? Shouldn’t you show me some sincerity first?”

Bryant was made for the cunning business world, and so was he.

Thinking ahead, I gave him a heads–up, “I can play along, help you out with your folks. But I’ve been divorced. They’re definitely not going to welcome me with open arms…”

Gregory didn’t seem to care one bit. “That’s my problem to handle.”

As the elevator reached our floor, I took a deep breath, “Alright, I’m in.”

Just as I said that, the doors opened. We went our separate ways, but just as I stepped out, I was surprised to see Mark standing at my

rate ways doorstep.

Surprised that the Larsons still let him come around to see me.

Gregory cast a glance our way, his steps unhesitating as he unlocked his door, stepped inside, and closed it behind him, all in one fluid motion.

only by the howling winter wind.

Kathy’s warning in mind, I felt a bit

an answeri

answering, asked, “Why are

It didn’t seem like a big deal to me,

to relax a bit, smiling gently. “I thought

was close with Steven, who in turn was tight with Bryant. I didn’t want Bryant getting wind

personal stuff I agreed to help

S

settling in alright here, or do you want

getting used to

“Or, is my being here causing you trouble? If that’s the case,

always crash at Christine’s for a few days

“Trouble?”

surprised by my reaction, then it dawned on him, his expression darkening,

I nodded honestly, “But they didn’t say anything too

I let my gaze drop, using the opportunity to make my stance clear, “Mark, let’s just stay friends, okay? Now and

sharpened, “Exactly what did they say to you?”

it was

because of him, or because

gaze shifted

couldn’t understand why he seemed more suspicious of me and Gregory

didn’t have the energy