Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 608

My mom was quick as lightning, catching me before I could fall.

But that slight delay meant Ramona had already stepped out into the rain.

I grabbed the umbrella and hurried after her.

Mom caught me by the arm, "You can't run, walk slowly, I'll handle it."

She handed me the larger umbrella she was carrying and took my smaller one to chase after Ramona.

I couldn't slow down my pace, making sure I wouldn't harm the baby while trying to keep up as best as I could.

Mom had caught up to Ramona, but Ramona was struggling fiercely, calling out for Victor, her umbrella barely providing any shelter as both of them were soaked.

I moved forward to offer them the umbrella, but the wind was too strong, and it barely covered them.

Besides, Ramona wouldn't let me help shield her.

"Victor, please take me to Victor!"

Mom didn't dare to pull too hard, fearing she might hurt Ramona, so she just followed her lead.

She turned to me, worried, "You should head back home. It's autumn, and during pregnancy, your immune system is weaker. Getting soaked could lead to a cold, and that would be troublesome."

I was already drenched.

In just a few seconds, Mom and Ramona had moved farther away.

I thought it over; my priority had to be the baby's well-being. As for Ramona...

I turned back toward home, planning to call the security team stationed in the underground garage to go after Mom and Ramona, when I suddenly bumped into a wall of people.

Before I could see who it was, I was swept off my feet.

The familiar scent calmed me, and I swallowed my shout, "When did you get back?"

The man carried me upstairs with steady steps, straight into the bathroom.

He wrapped me in a towel, turned on the shower adjusting the temperature before stripping me.

"Ramona..."