Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 364

I was in a cloud of doubt, standing there with Molly, our gazes turning toward Mark in unison.

He looked composed and polished as ever, refilling my glass with water and cracking a light–hearted smile. “What’s the big secret? It’s just that revealing too much might bring trouble his way”

“Why is that?” Molly inquired.

“Didn’t you mention he and your dad fought?” Mark lowered his gaze, keeping his voice even. “The more details you spill, the more worried he’ll get about Jane. Imagine the chaos it would stir at home. Isn’t that just inviting trouble?”

“You have a point…” Molly conceded, nodding. “But I’ve spilled the beans, and even though he hasn’t seen it yet, there’s no taking it back.”

Mark’s smile didn’t waver. “No worries. We’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.”

Christine emerged from the bedroom, surprised to find Mark and Molly. She greeted us with a smile.

Mark glanced at her with regret. “Steven was waiting for you on his wedding day.”

“Wait for me? Why?” Christine popped open a soda, sipping it leisurely.

had

as her friend, I found no

he couldn’t let go.”

to have it all deserve whatever comes their way. I don’t want to hear

let go.

we head downstairs for lunch. However, I wasn’t quite myself yet, too embarrassed to show my face, hence the mask. So, while the other three indulged in

led the way out, Mark walked beside me, his gaze lingering on me. “Jane,

responded with a tight–lipped

else’s reminder, especially now that

you treated him differently, and it seems I was

do they stand a better chance than

a great guy. And as you’ve seen, it’s impossible

of no interest to

his curiosity piqued. “But what if you were Lilliana? Would you have no hesitation in being with him?

paused, turning to him with resignation. “How could I ever

Lilliana, just that Lilliana was Ms.

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