Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 425

Gregory and I, once again, found ourselves in an awkward situation without even planning it.

I tugged at Ramona’s arm, “Ramona, about this…”

“Soon.”

Gregory cut me off mid-sentence, but his tone softened when he spoke to Ramona, “Don’t worry, Ramona. I’ll marry her soon. Just focus on getting better. We can’t have a wedding until you’re back on your feet.”

I must've looked utterly baffled.

The guy talking didn’t even glance my way, as if what he was saying had nothing to do with me.

Ramona’s eyes lit up, “Really?”

“Really,” Gregory answered with a smile.

I changed the subject, “Ramona, let’s have breakfast. Dr. Andrews will be here soon.”

Judging by the time, Dr. Andrews should be finishing his breakfast any minute now.

Right after Dorothy and her daughter left, I messaged Dr. Andrews' assistant to let them know everything was settled.

My timing wasn’t off. Just as Ramona finished her breakfast, Dr. Andrews and his team arrived.

Dr. Andrews was about to start his treatment, and it didn’t seem right for me to stick around, so I decided to head back to the hotel to pack up my things.

Staying at Elmwood Villas felt more like home than any hotel ever could.

I never expected that the moment I stepped out of the elevator, I’d be greeted by a duo waiting at my doorstep.

One standing, one sitting.

I was taken aback, “Waiting for me?”

Gregory didn’t say anything, but Ike scampered over with his little legs and nodded vigorously, “Yeah! Pretty lady, Uncle Gregory brought me to your place!”

“And what about your uncle?”

“He’s leaving soon!”

Gregory gave him a sideways glance. “Who told you that?”

“So, you’re not leaving?”

“I am.”

After saying that in his usual calm tone, Gregory pinched Ike’s cheek and gave me a look, “I’ve got a meeting to attend. He’s your responsibility now. If he starts acting up, feel free to set him straight.”

“Don’t worry, I’m not violent.”

“Oh, and,”

He looked at me intently, out of the blue, he said, “I still need an answer to the question Edith interrupted last night. I’ll ask again when I come to pick up Ike.”

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I thought handling a kid Ike’s size would be a hassle.

But it turned out to be surprisingly peaceful.

Once inside, I noticed Gregory had arranged for cleaners to come regularly, so the place was spotless.

As I unpacked, Ike buzzed around me non-stop.

But when I got my drawing board ready to work, he grabbed his puzzle and started working on it with serious concentration.

Feeling my gaze on him, he looked up with his big eyes, “What’s up, pretty lady?”

“I think you’re awesome. You have great focus.”

“Uncle says if you can’t focus on one thing, you’ll end up being a player in love, and spend your life forever alone!”