Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 327

"Sorry..." He froze for a moment, as if suddenly snapping back to reality. "My apologies, I just... I want to make things right with us."

"On what grounds?" I looked at him coldly. "Bryant, seriously, why? Deep down, why do you want to start over?"

I used to hang on to every word he said, believing him wholeheartedly.

Only to end up battered and bruised.

But now, I'd woken up from that dream, and there was no way I was going down that road again.

His lips tightened slightly. "Because..."

I cut him off with a cold, mocking smile. "Because you're used to winning. You just can't stand losing."

I'd never believed in those stories where people realize they're hopelessly in love only after they've parted ways.

"That's not it." Bryant's denial was firm, his deep eyes swirling as if trying to draw me in. "I can't live without you. Jane, I'm used to having you around the house, used to hearing you call out my name suddenly, used to you waiting up for me, no matter how late..."

It was all just habit, nothing but habit.

Like losing a teddy bear you've had by your pillow for years and experiencing withdrawal.

I took a deep breath to calm my anger, my words cutting deep. "So, just because you're uncomfortable, I'm supposed to start over with you? Bryant, I've had enough! And as for being Mrs. Ferguson, it was fun while it lasted, but now that you're bankrupt, what's in it for me?"

His brows furrowed slightly. "Me, bankrupt?"

I scoffed, sparing no effort to hurt him. "They all left you, and you think I'm just a trash bin, waiting here forever?"

He looked away, and when his eyes met mine again, they were colder, rimmed with red, his voice laced with irony and obsession.

"So, if one day I become the celebrated Mr. Ferguson again, you'd consider being with me?"

"Maybe!" I tossed the words out carelessly.