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!

Christine had read my mind, I found the

Only Ramona was there.

me look for Christine, she said, "Chris went to the office. She said to keep a

laughed lightly, "She's playing coy after getting a treat,

Abdul's healing stew recipe, and had Zoe prepare it for you. Let's see how you

served a bowl and

indifferent, but when it comes to

My heart warmed, "Yes..."

"That's wonderful."

smiled at me, "My dear Lily, surrounded by family,

l.ne

and soon, a

No troubles, just happiness."

"You're right."

happy, so I'll share my luck

a stray hair behind

days, Gregory was constantly out early and

stubborn even in his hospital bed, kept stirring up trouble, giving Gregory a

Ford family's

and there wasn't much could do except take care

not to cause any more trouble for