Lost Me Gained Regret

"Greg!"

Gregory hurriedly responded, "I'm here."

I was both angry and heartbroken.

He smiled at me, even though beads of sweat had formed on the tip of his nose.

When Dr. Andrews was treating his wound, I saw him wince.

He was trying to bear it, but some reactions are just involuntary.

I turned away, unable to bear watching him in pain and admittedly, a bit upset.

Gregory signaled Dr. Andrews to hurry up.

Once Dr. Andrews had skillfully finished up, he left Gregory and me alone in the room.

Gregory grabbed my hand, but I pulled away, only to hear him hiss in pain. I immediately turned back, "You okay?"

"Never better."

Gregory wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me into a hug.

I was about to protest when I heard his hoarse voice, "Jane, it hurts."

I froze, knowing all too well this was one of his schemes.

"Serves you right."

"Yeah." Gregory played along, "I deserve it."

"Then stop being mad, and take care of me, okay?"

"I'm so pitiful."

Fine.

Seeing I didn't respond, Gregory nuzzled into my neck, like a big dog seeking its owner's comfort.

It wasn't anger I felt, but deep concern.

Now, how could I resist him? I looked up at him, "No more next times."

"Deal, I promise."

headed

we picked up some

into a pistachio pastry Gregory offered, asking,

the aftermath with Dailey," Gregory

something I need to tell

I could continue, he guessed, "Advise Christine not

just want to win that

closer, laughing, "How can I ever keep anything from you? But, I've been

"What?" I asked.

you'd defend her. Why didn't you say anything this time

pursed my lips, "Because I know Dailey didn't want Christine to move abroad. I didn't want that either. You getting hurt shows how dangerous it can

call

Christine, and she's decided to stop chasing

be thrilled, your bet looks

speaking, he raised an eyebrow, a

Shameless!

and

already waiting at

much

glanced at Gregory, "Indeed, love is the

you returned, she

"Ramona..."

if I couldn't

it seemed

medicine. His

bubble, "As long as you're

the pie, "Just seeing you eases my mind, go on

"Alright."

was aware of my reluctance to see

also

exchanging a few more words,

to Elmwood Villas, we saw Lucius,

been

glanced at

forgot how to speak English after a few

Mr. Clarkson, well, got a bit

Gregory immediately understood, "Serious?"

my anger, or

hospitalized. Maybe he's waiting

out his

their performance