Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 72

I wanted to try one more time for my baby, and for myself too.

Christine didn't try to talk me out of it, just asked me, “Have you thought about the consequences if this fails?”

“Yeah, I’ve thought it through.”

If things went south, I'd vanish without a trace, avoiding any chance of losing my kid.

With that decision made, I didn't even feel like cooking when I got home. I grabbed a burger from the food truck down the street instead and then slumped into the couch.

Waiting for Bryant to come home, I buried myself in work with my laptop.

But the afternoon waned, and there was still no sign of him at the door.

I couldn’t help but text him, “Are you coming home soon?”

No reply came even after a long wait.

What kind of emergency has him this tied up? Christine didn’t mention any crisis at the firm.

Autumn days are short, and by five, the sun was already setting.

The orange sunset light spilled in, and a chilly autumn breeze blew outside. Suddenly, I felt an intense loneliness.

Before I knew it, I had my phone in hand.

I hated this waiting, this feeling of being suspended in mid-air.

Just as I was about to call Bryant, Kevin’s call came through, his voice awkward, “Mrs. Ferguson, I’m really sorry, but something personal came up. Can I have your medical report delivered to you by express courier?”

“Did you guys sort out the emergency at the firm?”

Kevin sounded confused, “What emergency?”

“You know…” It hit me then, the "emergency" that made Bryant leave me wasn't work-related at all.

Immediately, I changed the subject, “The medical reports are ready?”

“Yes, the hospital called me this afternoon.”

“I’ll just swing by and pick them up myself.”