Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 244

I wasn't surprised when he asked that question. I nodded, "Yeah."

Gregory glanced at the cheesecake in my hands, and his gaze lifted to meet mine, a scrutinizing look in his eyes. "Did you grow up in RiverCity?"

I paused and realized he was still looking for his long-lost fiancée. Anyone with the slightest resemblance or connection would want to dig deeper.

I admired his two-decade-long search, so my reply was patient and detailed. "No, I grew up in Southhaven, quite far from RiverCity and Vista Town."

"Is that so?" He murmured almost imperceptibly, the light in his eyes fading slightly. Yet his gaze remained on me as if he wished to see through me to someone else.

I chuckled lightly. "Looking for a stand-in for your fiancée like the Myers family found a replacement daughter?"

Poor Ms. Myers. But passion died over time. After so many years, it was understandable.

I wondered whether the Myers family still had a place for her if she ever returned.

Gregory's smile widened at my words, but it didn't reach his eyes, his tone casual, "It's just a coincidence."

I smiled. "There must be tens of thousands of people celebrating their birthdays today, and she was so young when she went missing. She probably doesn't remember her birthday."

"Yeah." His expression dimmed, responding absent-mindedly, then, out of politeness, "Happy Birthday."

"Thanks to you. It's not that happy, though." I finished. Seeing him fall into a rare silence, I couldn't help but smile, "Just kidding. Want some cheesecake? It's too big for me to finish alone."

"No, thanks." He declined softly and turned to head home.

I didn't think much of it. Gregory probably wasn't in the mood to celebrate anyone's birthday other than the missing Ms. Myers' birthday.