Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 343

“Sure.”

I obediently made my way over and nibbled on some fruits and cheese, managing a smile towards the grandmotherly figure before me. feeling an inexplicable sense of reluctance to leave, yet found myself saying, “Ramona, I’ve troubled you these past few days. I’ll be heading back to RiverCity soon. Let me wish you a merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year in advance.”

“Why the hurry to leave? Weren’t you supposed to help Greg with…”

“He…” I reined in my emotions, saying, “He probably won’t need my help anymore.”

His true love, the one who lights up his world, must be on her way back to him.

“What do you mean? Just because he doesn’t need your help, you’re going to forget about this old lady?”

She feigned anger, “I was looking forward to finally having someone close to keep me company during the holidays, and now you’re leaving? Stay here for the holidays, keep this old lady company!”

“Ramona…”

Seeing her like this stirred something in me. But I also knew that staying any longer just wouldn’t be right.

me, “If you go back, you’ll be on your own.

“Grandma!”

as

if Jane wants to leave, let her go. After all,

Dorothy’s parents, “Look at what you’ve raised! No manners

her husband with

played the peacemaker, “Mom, it’s

have I

her tone icy, “I’ve said it years ago, during the holidays, we each mind our own. I don’t bother you, and you don’t disturb

already embarrassed from the scolding, pouted. “You might dislike me, but

turned stem, “What nonsense

my way before continuing, “your real granddaughter will be back soon. Once she returns, you won’t have any time

you hear such a

up with the help of her sofa!

grabbing Dorothy’s arm, eagerly pressing.

look crossing her face before she spoke

morning’s newspaper on the coffee table.