Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 316

I must admit it hit me hard.

When I married Bryant, we skipped the fancy engagement party. Even the wedding was something Timothy threw together. Bryant just showed up grudgingly. It was nothing grand because Bryant said he wanted to keep it low-key. The only ones at the wedding were the Ferguson family and a few close friends from both sides. It was as casual as a dinner party.

From the day we got married to when we divorced, outsiders only saw how Bryant spoiled his wife, but hardly anyone knew who his wife was. I tried to keep my emotions in check and looked away, only to glimpse Bryant in a custom tuxedo, stepping in with aloof elegance. Dorothy, dressed in a gown I designed, was clasping his arm. They looked like a perfect couple, dazzling the guests as soon as they appeared. Many people were eager to cozy up to them.

But Dorothy made her way toward me with the poise of a hostess. "Ms. Webster, we only invited you today in case any last-minute issues with the dress happened. I hope it doesn't upset you."

Christine warned in a low voice, "Dorothy, I'd advise you not to spoil your big day."

Christine was savvy at work but had never been someone people could push around in her personal life. Tit for tat was a fair game. Anyone daring to mess with her wouldn’t end well.

Dorothy snapped, "Did I even speak to you?"

"I'm perfectly fine," I reassured Christine, fixing my gaze on Dorothy. "I wish you a happy marriage."

I wished they could stop paying attention to an insignificant ex-wife like me. I just wanted to get out of this mess. The engagement party marked the end of it all. Throughout, I didn't let my eyes wander to Bryant once. I couldn't bear to, nor did I dare to.