Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 268

"How did you know?" I blurted out, instantly feeling a bit foolish for asking.

Given his relationship with Dorothy, it was obvious he would know.

He made no move to take the dress back, so I pushed it towards him again, only to hear him chuckle, "Mrs. Ferguson, you really think I'm that petty? To take a gift back?"

"A gift?" I was taken aback.

The dress was expensive, definitely costing a pretty penny.

Gregory crossed his arms, clearly avoiding my attempt to return the dress, and said with a carefree grin, "What, you think I'd let you play my date for free?"

"Fine." I conceded, deciding not to push the issue further and accept the gift.

The price was nothing to him, so if I kept refusing, I'd just seem stuck-up.

I smiled slightly as I said, "Thank you."

"If you really want to thank me, do me a favor."

"Not playing your date again," I immediately said.

Gregory's laugh was filled with amusement. "What are you thinking? I need you to go to RiverCity University this Sunday morning to pick someone up from school. I'm probably going to be busy that day. I'd appreciate it."

I frowned, "A boy or a girl?"

"A girl."

Suddenly, it clicked.

He had mentioned being here to accompany someone studying, and I had thought it was an illegitimate child. But given his age, it wasn't likely he'd have a child in college...

Was it his girlfriend?

When I nodded in agreement, my eyes inadvertently swept over a pair of women's slippers under the hallway cabinet and I smiled, "Alright, I'll do it."

After all, my main focus lately was on negotiating a deal with RF. Once the funds were in, we could really get started. I should be free over the weekend, so taking some time to pick someone up wasn't an issue.