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."

we headed home

unsatisfying, so we picked up

bit into a pistachio pastry Gregory offered, asking, "Lucius hasn't

aftermath with Dailey,"

something I

not to put all her eggs in

want to win that

can I ever keep anything from you? But,

"What?" I asked.

her. Why didn't you say anything this time when Dailey crossed

abroad. I didn't want that either. You

call for

Dailey did hurt Christine, and she's decided to

must be thrilled, your bet looks like a

a smile playing on his

Shameless!

Gregory and I visited

waiting at

look much better

"Indeed,

returned, she

"Ramona..."

embarrassed, as if I couldn't

it seemed somewhat

Dr. Brown's medicine. His expertise

didn't burst my bubble, "As long as

seeing you eases my mind, go on

"Alright."

of my reluctance to

also put me

a few more words, Gregory and I

Villas, we saw Lucius, whom

been taken

glanced at

look, "What, you forgot how to speak English

words, "Uh, Mr. Clarkson, well,

Gregory immediately understood, "Serious?"

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

hospitalized. Maybe he's waiting

his response with

observed their performance