Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 406

RiverCity isn’t exactly a sprawling metropolis, so when I decided to return home, I was pretty sure I’d bump into him sooner or later. I just didn’t expect it to happen so fast.

As I jerked my hand away, I could hear Bella’s surprised voice, “Mrs.

Ferguson?”

“That’s right.”

“Ex–wife.”

Bryant and I spoke up almost at the same time.

I calmed myself, turned to Bella with a small smile. “Ms. Taylor, you seem busy. We’ll be on our way.”

“Of course, Ms. Taylor, feel free to call anytime,” Christine added politely.

As we were leaving, Bella’s voice followed us, tinged with schadenfreude, “Mr. Ferguson, seems like your ex–wife isn’t exactly thrilled to see you, huh?”

We were just about to exit the hotel when a sleek black Bentley pulled away from the valet stand. Without thinking, I dashed towards it, recognizing the familiar license plate.

caught up, “What’s the rush? Did you see a

Bentley now merging into traffic, saying, “That’s the car I saw

“Gregory’s in RiverCity?”

“Looks like it.”

to her, “You head back, I need to check something at

had passed, his death was public knowledge, it was unlikely he’d still be there.

coming with you.”

Chapter 406

to let me take a cab

at River Villa, she stayed in the car, “If he is indeed still living here, I think this reunion

“Alright.” I nodded.

button. As the numbers climbed, I surprisingly felt a bit nervous. Like Christine said,

Then what?

this time, after

“Ding-”

to lean against so casually. I took a deep breath before ringing the doorbell, prepared for no one to answer.

a woman with flowing curls and flawless makeup. She raised an

“I…”

smile, “Sorry, I must have the wrong

“No problem.”