Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 179

I had a hunch that there was more to the Larson family than met the eye, but it didn't feel right to pry into their affairs, especially with Kathy, someone I had just met.

Hesitating a bit, I shook my head. "Sorry, I can't get involved. Mark has his reasons to stand by, and as his friend, all I can do is support him."

To harbor feelings for someone for two decades while keeping a cool head, he must've considered every angle. It wasn't my place to interfere.

Kathy's expression didn't sour, and she asked with an even tone, "Aren't you curious who he's fond of?"

I answered, "He'll tell me when he's ready."

It meant he didn't want me to know if he hadn't told me yet. I also felt that in friendship, it was okay to have our secrets. There was nothing wrong with that.

Kathy suddenly shifted the topic. “After he graduated, my grandma hoped he'd take over the family business early on as Bryant did. But he refused, choosing instead to study abroad and then moved on.”

“Do you know why?” she asked.

A middle-aged woman angrily throwing down a whip snapped me back to reality. “I guess he probably doesn't want to be tied to the Larson family.”

Kathy’s eyebrows lifted slightly in surprise at my frankness, but she didn't deny it, “That's part of it. He despises the Larson family the most. But he still shares their blood. Hating them doesn't change that.”

Before I could reply, the footsteps approached, and a large hand pulled me back. Mark stepped before me, his tone thick with wariness and anger. “Kathy, who gave you the permission to bring her here?”

Kathy frowned. “What, am I going to eat her up or something?”

“You wouldn't eat anyone.” Mark scoffed sarcastically, “But I wouldn't put it past your mother.”