Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 427

Her eyes softened a bit. “And you? How’s your depression?”

“I’m off the meds now.”

I offered a smile, “A friend in France recommended a psychologist, and I’ve been working with them for the past couple of years. It’s been pretty effective.”

At least now, even when I recall the past or encounter people from those days, I don’t panic, tremble, or think about suicide anymore. Back in RiverCity, even after bumping into Bryant at the hotel without any warning, I’ve managed to keep my sleep pretty decent.

“That’s good to hear.”

Edith breathed a sigh of relief, glancing at the time, “I should head to the airport soon. I’ll find the right moment to explain things to him, give him a heads up.”

She stood up, gesturing towards the room where Ike was, with a helpless expression, “As for my son, I’m afraid he’s going to be a bit of a bother for you. Gregory just doesn’t have the patience.”

“It’s no trouble at all, I like kids.”

I chuckled as I walked her to the door, “Ike’s still at home, so I’ll say goodbye

here.”

Edith winked at me, “Ike really likes you. If you could become his aunt, he’d be thrilled.”

I cleared my throat, not picking up the thread, just saying, “Safe travels, and let me know when you’ve landed.”

then strutted

door, Ike popped his head out from his

‘She’s left.”

help but laugh. Edith, always so carefree, didn’t even say

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her trip.

now, just shrugged.

up, comforting him, “But she’ll send us a message when she lands, okay?”

then, Ike forgives her!”

are you done with your work? Can you help Ike with the puzzle? The

him, I glanced at the

such a little guy. Talk about lacking

all and had

smiled, “Sure, let’s do the puzzle together.”

hurry. Somehow, thinking of designing for her sparked a lot of inspiration in me. Can’t quite put my finger on why.

in brilliant colors of a summer evening. Ike and I,

I paused, sitting up to check the

Mark on the

laugh in his voice, Mark asked warmly, “Are you staying at a hotel or…?” “You coming to

surprised, then added, “I’m not at a hotel, at home.”

a place in Vista