Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 613

I chuckled lightly, "Still don't know if it's a boy or a girl."

Christine replied with a smile, "That's just my wishful thinking. But of course, I'll love the kid to bits even if it's a godson."

"Alright, time to sleep." She tucked me in.

I was already exhausted, having stayed up just to keep my grandmother company.

I fell asleep almost as soon as I closed my eyes.

I slept well, dreamlessly.

The next morning, hunger woke me up, and in my half-awake state, I caught a hint of a delicious smell.

"Smells good, doesn't it?"

Focusing my eyes, I saw Christine waving a plate of shrimp and grits in front of me.

I couldn't help but laugh, "You're so childish."

She wore it as a badge of honor, "Proud to be."

She set up a small table and laid out breakfast.

"Where's Ramona?"

I got up to check on Ramona and freshen up, but found her bed empty.

"Ramona's been up for a while. She didn't want to wake you since you were sleeping so soundly. Let's have breakfast and then visit Victor."

I nodded and headed for the bathroom.

Following me, Christine mused, "I wonder if Victor will ever turn out to be a good son once he wakes up."

I nearly swallowed my toothpaste and quickly spit it out, asking, "Victor's awake?"

"No, no," she quickly corrected herself, "Just a hypothetical."

"Even though I'm not a fan of Victor, it's heartbreaking to see Ramona age so much over this. Losing a child at her age would be devastating."

Despite Victor's wrongdoings, we never wished him harm.

Losing a child is one of life's greatest sorrows.

I couldn't bear the thought of Ramona going through that pain.

...

Across the ocean.

Gregory arrived at the hotel.

Lucius reported on their work progress. Seeing Gregory rubbing his temples, Lucius knew he was exhausted from the lack of sleep.