Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 158

Christine shot me a quick, suggestive glance that almost spilled with implications.

I was a bit perplexed, but seeing Mark's casual demeanor, I was sure it wasn't what Christine had thought.

After all, Mark had his heart set on someone for twenty years. How could he suddenly take a fancy to someone like me, fresh from a divorce?

Mark filled my glass with apple cider. "No rush. Take your time to think it over."

"Sure." My heart was still racing. After all, it was a brand I had admired for many years. It was seemingly within easy reach, which was almost like a dream.

After dinner, claiming she had another party to attend, Christine asked Mark to drive me home.

As we got into the car, I couldn't help but feel a bit guilty. "Sorry for the trouble."

"Not at all. Consider it a favor returned," Mark teased with a smile.

I chuckled. "But you didn't even let me pay the bill..."

Mark excused himself to take a call halfway through dinner and secretly settled the bill.

His fingers, pale and slender, rested elegantly on the steering wheel. His gaze swept over me, cutting me off. "You invited, and I paid. It's all the same. If you keep thinking of ways to thank me, you'll have to ask me out again."

"Oh..." I shrugged, somehow getting tangled in his logic.

I gave him the address of Riverview Estate. Since Bryant had promised to finalize our divorce as planned, he wouldn't be staying there again. And I imagined he hadn't returned since I moved out. Staying at Christine's place wasn't a long-term solution. Moving back to Riverview Estate seemed like the better option.

Arriving at Riverview Estate, the chill from the garage made me shiver as I got out of the car, wrapping my coat tighter and waving goodbye to Mark. "You better head back, bye! Drive safe!"