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.”

an “OK” sign, then strutted off, pulling her

Ike popped his head

‘She’s left.”

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

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her

used to it by now, just shrugged.

comforting him, “But she’ll send us a message when

then, Ike forgives her!”

cuddly as he nestled into my shoulder, “Jane, are you done with your work? Can you help Ike with the puzzle? The

him,

guy. Talk about lacking patience, even the gifts were so thoughtless.

all and had already managed to put together

smiled, “Sure, let’s do the puzzle

thinking of designing for

of a summer evening. Ike and I, in perfect harmony, worked on the puzzle on the

to check the caller ID, and answered with

Mark on the

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

added, “I’m not at a hotel, at home.”

puzzled, “You have a