Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 29

Hearing that, I realized another person was fixing his piercing gaze on me besides Timothy.

The question made it suddenly hard for me to speak. I didn't want to lie to Timothy, but he would never let us go through with the divorce if I told the truth.

After hesitating for what felt like ages and before I could even open my mouth, Timothy seemed to understand, saying, "Fine, I get it. Consider this doing me a favor. Growing up without his mom around, this kid ended up with a bit of a rough edge. Don't hold it against him too much."

Then, Timothy grabbed Bryant by the ear. "If you think I'm living too long and getting in your way, you might as well just annoy me to death already. Once I'm gone, you can divorce without me interfering!"

"Are you resorting to threats of dying now?" Bryant said with a half-smile.

"How dare you talk to me like that?!" Flaring up, Timothy attempted to swat him again, but Bryant dodged, capitulating, "I get your point. I don't mind. Ask her."

He had that same carefree attitude. After saying that, he glanced at his watch, "I've got a meeting."

And just like that, he left as if it was the most natural thing, leaving me alone with Timothy.

After a moment, Timothy spoke earnestly, "Sweetie, I'm not trying to force you into anything. But I don't want to see you regret it. You've got a place for him in your heart."

Then, pointing at his own heart. "I can see it clear as day. That Margaret is too complicated, not right for Bryant."

"But Bryant likes Margaret," I said.

"He can't even see his own heart." Timothy slowly got up. "But you, one day, you'll see clearly. Promise me. Give it another try with him, will you?"

At that point, I couldn't say much, so I just agreed for the moment.

After Timothy left, I placed the divorce agreement on the table, staring blankly at the words, Divorce Agreement.

"Didn't see you had it in you to play hard to get," his usually casual voice broke the silence.