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!

if Christine had read my mind, I

Only Ramona was there.

she said, "Chris went to the office. She said to keep a tab on lunch,

"She's playing coy

food container I brought, I said, "Gregory specially requested Mr. Abdul's healing stew recipe, and had Zoe prepare it

a bowl and handed

may seem indifferent, but when it comes to anything

My heart warmed, "Yes..."

"That's wonderful."

"My dear Lily,

l.ne

and soon, a

No troubles, just happiness."

"You're right."

very happy, so I'll share my luck with you,

stray hair

following days, Gregory was constantly out early and

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

family's affairs

wasn't much could do except take

to cause any more trouble