Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 214

"Okay." I nodded thoughtfully, a sly smile on my face as I posed a wicked question, "And what if she, say, decided to swipe something of yours?"

When the words left my mouth, I saw Teresa was still in the dark, but Margaret's guilt was palpable.

Her face went pale, panic hidden beneath a veneer of anger. "Jane, what are you playing at? Are you trying to drive a wedge between me and my mom on top of eyeing Bry?"

"Mom, let's go!" She said, hastily grabbing Teresa's arm, desperate to leave before I could spill more.

Teresa wouldn't have it, shielding Margaret behind her, standing tall with disdain and contempt in her eyes. "Margaret's right. Don’t ever try to sour the bond between my daughter and me. I get it. You grew up without parents. Even though Albert and I remarried, he didn't love Margaret any less. She's always had a warm, loving home. Deep down, you must be envious of Margaret, being an orphan and all."

"Hmm, perhaps." I nodded, noncommittal, my voice laden with meaning. "Albert indeed adores Margaret."

As I spoke, my gaze leisurely turned to Margaret, a small smile on my lips, "Wouldn't you agree?"

Her pupils shrunk, her hands trembling as she clung to Teresa, and she blurted out, "Mom, I haven't even had lunch yet, having a bit of hypoglycemia. Let's not waste more time here with her. Let's go."

"Alright." Hearing Margaret feeling unwell, Teresa relented, but not without a stern warning to me, "Ms. Webster, I advise you to get the divorce finalized soon. Stop standing in the way of Bry and Margaret's happiness! Otherwise, Albert and I won't let you off easily!"

How terrifying.