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Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 429

Ike looked up at me, his face scrunched in concentration. "Jane, how do you spell 'uncle'?"

"U-N-C-L-E," I spelled out.

"Got it!"

But soon after, he was looking up again. "How about 'family'?"

"F-A-M-I-L-Y."

Just then, the doorbell rang.

I got up to answer it and was immediately struck by a wave of surprise and joy. "Snowy!"

"Bark, bark, bark! Awooo~"

A fluffy white Samoyed leaped into my arms, snuggling up a storm.

I was over the moon, turning to Mark, "I was just wondering how I'd get Snowy back home, and here you are, bringing him to me."

"It's good for you to have him around. Helps with your mood."

"Thank you so much!"

I looked at him gratefully. "I wouldn't have bounced back this fast without your help."

He teased, "Aren't you going to invite me in?"

"Of course, come in!"

I stepped back, letting him in, with Snowy not leaving my side, showing how much he missed me.

As I led Mark to the living room, I noticed Ike's absence from the couch.

After a brief search, I found myself at the bathroom door, hearing some mumbling from inside.

Knocking gently, I called out, "Ike?"

"Jane, I'm peeing!" The little guy responded, continuing his babble, sounding quite earnest.

Kids do have a habit of talking to themselves in the bathroom.

I chuckled, advising, "Take your time, buddy. Don't rush."

Back in the living room, I made Mark a cup of coffee.

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