Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 625

“Greg!”

Gregory hurriedly responded, “I’m here.”

I was both angry and heartbroken.

He smiled at me, even though beads of sweat had formed on the tip of his nose.

When Dr. Andrews was treating his wound, I saw him wince.

He was trying to bear it, but some reactions are just involuntary.

I turned away, unable to bear watching him in pain and admittedly, a bit upset.

Gregory signaled Dr. Andrews to hurry up.

Once Dr. Andrews had skillfully finished up, he left Gregory and me alone in the room.

Gregory grabbed my hand, but I pulled away, only to hear him hiss in pain. I immediately turned back, “You okay?”

“Never better.”

Gregory wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me into a hug.

I was about to protest when I heard his hoarse voice, “Jane, it hurts.”

I froze, knowing all too well this was one of his schemes.

“Serves you right.”

“Yeah.” Gregory played along, “I deserve it.”

“Then stop being mad, and take care of me, okay?”

“I’m so pitiful.”

Fine.

Seeing I didn’t respond, Gregory nuzzled into my neck, like a big dog seeking its owner’s comfort.

It wasn’t anger I felt, but deep concern.

Now, how could I resist him? I looked up at him, “No more next times.”

“Deal, I promise.”

Afterward, we headed home together.

Dinner was unsatisfying, so we picked up some pastries on the way back.

I bit into a pistachio pastry Gregory offered, asking, “Lucius hasn’t returned?”

“He’s dealing with the aftermath with Dailey,” Gregory replied truthfully.

I paused, “There’s something I need to tell you.”

Before I could continue, he guessed, “Advise Christine not to put all her eggs in one basket.”

“Stop it, you just want to win that bet about who gets married first.”

Gregory hugged me closer, laughing, “How can I ever keep anything from you? But, I’ve been wondering.”

“What?” I asked.

“Whenever someone spoke ill of Christine, you’d defend her. Why didn’t you say anything this time when Dailey crossed the line?”

I pursed my lips, “Because I know Dailey didn’t want Christine to move abroad. I didn’t want that either. You getting hurt shows how dangerous it can be.”

“Exceptional circumstances call for exceptional measures.”

“But Dailey did hurt Christine, and she’s decided to stop chasing him.”

“You must be thrilled, your bet looks like a win.”

As soon as I finished speaking, he raised an eyebrow, a smile playing on his lips, “Are you proposing to me?”

Shameless!

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On the weekend, Gregory and I visited the Myers family.

Ramona was already waiting at the door with apple pies.

“You look much better today.”

She glanced at Gregory, “Indeed, love is the best medicine.”