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.

was broken only by the howling winter

mind, I felt a bit uneasy, “Mark,

an answeri

Gregory’s door and, rather than answering, asked, “Why are you hanging

ran into him downstairs.” It didn’t seem like a big deal to me, so I answered casually.

thought I heard you agree

who in turn was tight with Bryant. I didn’t want Bryant

some personal stuff I agreed to help him

S

you settling

getting used to it, yeah…”

shifting gears, “Or, is my being here causing you trouble? If

at Christine’s for

“Trouble?”

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

“But they didn’t say

let my gaze drop, using the opportunity to make my stance clear, “Mark, let’s just stay friends, okay? Now and in the future.” Just like Kathy said, if I couldn’t get Mark to back off now, it would only bring

voice sharpened, “Exactly what did they

was

him,

he said “him, his gaze shifted towards

seemed more suspicious of me

this moment, I really didn’t have the energy