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 hospital

Only Ramona was there.

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

lightly, "She's playing coy

the insulated food container I brought, I said, "Gregory specially requested Mr. Abdul's healing stew recipe, and had Zoe prepare it for you. Let's see

and handed it

sighed, "Gregory may seem indifferent, but when it comes to anything related to you, he's all

My heart warmed, "Yes..."

"That's wonderful."

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

l.ne

soon, a little

No troubles, just happiness."

"You're right."

happy, so

hair

was constantly out early

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

Ford family's affairs

wasn't much could do except take care

Ramona, trying not to cause