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.”

of laughter and refused to let go, even giving my cheek an extra squeeze, “Answer me first. If I like your answer, I’ll

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

“Games?”

tongue clicking against his teeth in annoyance. “Do you really think I’m

“Aren’t you?”

in the next few days, you’d stop waiting. But

scenario, the backup was clearly

me otherwise, and I almost bought into it. But in this

were at his beck and call.

was even wider than it had been

sober. He smirked,

“I don’t know.”

down jacket tighter and kicked a pebble, my voice soft. “All I know is,

none

for a moment, then chuckled dismissively, “What if I told you

paused, looking up in

“Don’t ‘huh‘ me.”

“I can’t promise much, Jane, but

don’t need your promises.”

too many