Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 338

My heart felt like it was being squeezed.

Just like Gregory had said, it was something subconscious, an inexplicable feeling from nowhere.

Seeing the sadness in his eyes, I found myself impulsively tiptoeing, reaching up to ruffle his hair.

But halfway through, I snapped back to reality, my hand frozen mid–air as I met his deep eyes, whispering soothingly, “Gregory, she wouldn’t blame you.”

There was a brief spark in his eyes, which faded as I hesitated. “You’re not her. How would you know what she’s thinking?”

“I’ve been through something similar,” I admitted with a bitter taste in my voice. “I had a good life, then suddenly lost my parents and had to fend for myself, striving and struggling to survive.”

Nooked back at him, offering a gentle smile. “If I were her, I wouldn’t blame you. And… I believe she wouldn’t either.”

People who’ve had it tough tend to empathize more with others.

His years of waiting were proof enough of his dedication.

He seemed touched, his usual sharp edges blunted. “Have these years been hard for you?”

was younger,

with a strangely familiar ambiance, and chuckled, “But over time, I got used to it. These past few years, living lavishly

me. “So, are you

just trying their best to live. How can one

Are you

room, closing the door behind him and shooting

happy. Probably hadn’t been since Lilliana disappeared.

pushing

stay at a hotel, I can talk to her.” “No need,” I shook my

enjoyed being with Ramona because

it

busier back in

after receiving a phone

he was out of sight, Ramona turned to me with a meaningful look. “Child,

caught me off guard, and I hurriedly denied, “No.”

“Is it that you don’t think about it, or you’re afraid to?”

tiles on

hadn’t thought