Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 101

"Scared I'll regret it?" Bryant’s voice carried a hint of sourness, "But I'm more scared of becoming a stranger to you."

It was freezing outside, but his embrace was as warm as it always had been. His words took me aback.

He had opened the car door for me when I returned to reality. After I got in, he turned and walked away without looking back.

Through the veil of the rain, I caught a glimpse of his drenched figure. It felt like my heart was being gnawed away by millions of ants, growing emptier by the second.

It turned out that ending a marriage was that simple. The couple just needed to spare half an hour, head to the city hall, submit the paperwork, and sign a document. A month later, they would make another visit, and if both parties still agreed, they could get a divorce certificate.

Just like that, everything was severed. The shared beds and the mutual support seemed like nothing but a dream. Of course, all would happen, only if Bryant didn't go back on his word.

When I returned to Christine’s place, she opened the door from inside before I could even reach for the keys.

She came to me. "Back already?"

"Yeah. I managed a light chuckle, trying to appear nonchalant.

She quietly watched me come in and shake off my shoes, then hesitantly said, "Bryant texted me. Did you guys go through with the divorce?"

"Sort of. We've filed for it. I'll pick up the divorce certificate in a month." I undressed my coat and grabbed a hair tie to pull my hair back casually. "Why would he text you?"

She hesitated before speaking, "He asked me to take good care of you this month."

"Thinks I’m going to jump off a bridge?" I said mockingly, "Tell him not to overthink it. Life is going on without him."

"No, it's not that." Christine denied, frowning thoughtfully, "I just feel like there's more to his message. Could it be he's not wanting a divorce? Maybe he's just trying to appease you for now. After all, the divorce can't go through if one party withdraws the application during the cooling-off period."

"No way..." A lump formed in my throat. Could Bryant be having second thoughts? It was indeed his style.