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 home

picked up some pastries on the

into a pistachio pastry Gregory offered, asking,

with the aftermath with Dailey," Gregory

something I need to tell

could continue, he guessed, "Advise Christine not to put all her eggs

you just want to win that bet

"How can I ever

"What?" I asked.

defend her. Why didn't you say

didn't want Christine to move abroad.

call for exceptional

Christine, and she's

be thrilled, your bet looks like

raised an eyebrow, a smile playing on his lips, "Are you proposing to

Shameless!

the weekend, Gregory and I

waiting at the

much better

"Indeed, love

you returned, she

"Ramona..."

was embarrassed, as if I

seemed

Brown's medicine. His expertise is

burst my bubble, "As long as you're well,

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

"Alright."

Ramona was aware of my

also put

a few more words, Gregory and

we saw

everything's been taken

at me, hesitating,

forgot how to speak English after a few days

Mr. Clarkson, well, got

Gregory immediately understood, "Serious?"

on Gregory's behalf and risk my anger, or to be honest and face Gregory's. But

Maybe he's

his response with a

observed their performance