Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 414

Rain pelted the car windows relentlessly. Looking out, the world seemed draped in an otherworldly mist, bizarre and elusive.

I chuckled lightly, "So, when is this expert you mentioned arriving in Vista Town?"

Bryant replied, "Day after tomorrow, I guess."

"Alright."

I nodded, my hand reaching for the car door handle. "Then, I'll be off."

"Let me walk you out."

"No need, my car's just over there."

"I insist."

His words took me by surprise, but then I saw him reaching for an umbrella on the passenger seat and understood his intention.

With a black, long-handled umbrella, he braved the curtain of rain around the car, opening the door for me. "Let's go."

Water had pooled along the sides of the road, making our footsteps unusually distinct.

We walked side by side to my car. As I opened the door and got in, I noticed he was soaked on one side. I didn't say much, just a simple, "Thanks."

With that, I shut the door with a thud, started the car, and pressed down on the accelerator.

In the rearview mirror, I saw him standing there under the umbrella, watching the direction of my car intently. But I didn't slow down.

Maybe, in some ways, I'm someone who loves deeply yet can let go completely. When in love, I desire it to be unforgettable, earth-shattering. But when fate ends, even an extra word or glance feels unnecessary.

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Watching the departing car, Bryant stood in the rain for a long time. He pondered, perhaps understanding for the first time what Jane felt each time he left her behind. A suffocating discomfort gripped his heart.

A cyclist splashed by, covering him in mud, but he barely noticed. All he could focus on was the reluctance in his gaze.

Not until my car disappeared did Bryant slowly make his way back to his own vehicle. He dialed a number, his voice hoarse, "Drink?"

"Yeah, the usual spot?"

"Mhm."

"Got it."

On the other end, Steven excused himself from a drinking session and called a ride to their usual hangout. He wasn't surprised.