Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 342

This was the first time I’d ever seen Gregory wear such an expression.

It wasn’t exactly nervousness, excitement, or panic…But it was definitely a far cry from his usual defiant swagger.

In that moment, I couldn’t help but see shades of Bryant in him.

Suddenly, I became even more composed, almost cold–hearted, as I pushed down the surge of emotions that threatened to break free and turned around sharply.

“Go on,” I said calmly.

Gregory hadn’t hung up yet. He took a long stride toward me, wrapped me up in one arm, and held me tight, stopping me from breaking free despite my efforts.

He murmured a few words into the phone, “Careful not to get hoodwinked. I’ll be there once I’ve smoothed things over.”

Then, he ended the call and tossed his phone into his pocket. His hand cupped my cheek, squeezing it till my face was distorted, yet he spoke with a hint of resentment, “Why are you running? Did you even hear what I said earlier?”

“Let go of me.”

“…Pfft.”

cheek pinched was somewhat comical, as he let out a snort of laughter and refused to let go, even giving my cheek an extra squeeze, “Answer me first. If I like

release me. I pursed my lips slightly, hiding my bitterness. “Gregory… Mr. Ford, I’m not like you. I don’t want to play games, and I

“Games?”

tongue clicking against his teeth in

“Aren’t you?”

no news from Lilliana in the next few days, you’d stop

backup was clearly me.

and Molly had both tried to convince me otherwise, and I almost bought into it. But in this moment of clarity, I looked at Gregory, who seemed so untouchable.

were at his

even wider than it

eyes were disturbingly sober. He smirked, his

“I don’t know.”

voice soft. “All I know is, you’re both men, and

none

me, Gregory was silent for a moment, then chuckled dismissively, “What if I told you I

up in

“Don’t ‘huh‘ me.”

handed me the box of late–night snacks, “I can’t promise much, Jane, but I’m definitely not Bryant. Now, head

don’t need your promises.”

too many