Lost Me Gained Regret

I tried to resist, but he had effectively cut off all my escape routes.

"Aren't you supposed to help me with a bath, or were you just talking big, huh?"

After a night of too much excitement and exhaustion, I woke up late the next day, the sun already high in the sky.

Blearily coming to, a quick glance at the clock had me jolting awake. Gregory was already up, and I couldn't help but chide him, "Why didn't you wake me?" I had promised to deliver lunch to Chris!

Before he could reply, I threw off the covers, ready to rush out. Elmwood Villas wasn't far from the hospital; if I hurried, I could still make it on time.

Gregory was quick to grab me, urging, "What's the rush? Slow down."

He glanced at the clock and added, "Your bestie's probably already enjoying her lobster mac and cheese."

"She is?"

Realizing what he meant, I asked, "Did you arrange for someone to deliver it?"

He gave me a look that said, "Guess," with a raised eyebrow.

I was sure of it then.

Heading to the hospital later, I knew I'd have some juicy gossip to share!

read my mind, I

Only Ramona was there.

the office. She said to keep a tab on lunch, and you can treat her

"She's playing coy

Abdul's healing stew recipe, and had Zoe prepare it

bowl and handed

bowl, she sighed, "Gregory may seem indifferent, but when

My heart warmed, "Yes..."

"That's wonderful."

"My dear Lily, surrounded by

l.ne

a little one

No troubles, just happiness."

"You're right."

"I'm very happy, so I'll share my luck with you, Ramona. Let's

hair

Gregory was

was because Klein, stubborn even in his hospital bed, kept stirring up trouble, giving Gregory

family's

much could do

cause