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?”

I was younger, yes.”

a deep breath, glancing around the room filled with a strangely familiar ambiance, and chuckled, “But over time, I got used to it. These past few years,

me. “So, are you happy

stepping into the room. “Please, most people are just trying their best to live. How can one be happy every day?” “Is that

Are

me out of the room, closing the door behind him and shooting me a glance. “You

Probably hadn’t been since Lilliana

pushing the

you’d rather stay at a hotel, I can talk to her.” “No need,” I shook my head.

enjoyed being with Ramona because I never knew my grandparents‘ love.

feel awkward; it felt warm

was busier back in Vista Town

in the afternoon after

Ramona turned to me with a meaningful look. “Child, do you

guard, and

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

the neatly laid wooden tiles on the ground,

thought about it.