Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 185

The day Timothy passed, he mentioned that Bryant would figure out the truth sooner or later. They couldn’t keep it from him forever. It was better Bryant knew now than later to save him from being deceived by that mother and daughter.

But what caught me off guard was Gary on the other end of the phone, sounding genuinely puzzled. "Mrs. Ferguson, where did you hear about that?"

My vision nearly blacked out, anticipating Bryant's icy stare!

"Grandpa told me," I said.

I even began to doubt myself, wondering if I got it all wrong. But no, I hadn't.

I tried to remind him, "Gary, don't you remember? It was in Timothy's study, he even had..."

"You must be mistaken." Gary cut me off so abruptly!

I was stunned, disbelief evident in my voice, "How could I possibly get this wrong?"

"Jane!" Margaret, somewhat nervous, suddenly scoffed, "You wouldn't be trying to bribe Gary into vouching for you, would you? Sadly, he was Timothy's most trusted man and would never stoop to your level! Give it up!"

"Gary..." I couldn't help but try to confirm with Gary again, but before I could, Bryant snatched the phone from me, his expression dark as he stepped outside to talk to Gary.

When he returned, the storm brewing in his eyes felt like it could engulf me. His voice was cold, "Have you got anything else to say?"

"Bry..." Teresa's face was all about patience and tolerance. "Ms. Webster must be unhappy about your favoritism toward Margaret, fabricating these stories to drive a wedge between you and us. It's understandable. Don't be too upset..."

Looking at Teresa's composed demeanor, I realized I had fallen into a trap. I had messed up at the worst possible moment.

Clutching my hands, I only looked at Bryant. "Believe it or not, what I said was true."