Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 3

‘Jewelry?’ I frowned slightly and raised my voice to Bryant, who had just entered the bathroom. "Bryant, Margaret is here. I'm going down to see her."

Almost instantly, Bryant emerged, his expression colder than I had ever seen before.-

"I'll handle it. You don't need to worry about it. Go freshen up." Bryant, always composed and reserved before me, spoke with a hint of unspoken emotion, sounding irritated and anxious.

A strange feeling arose within me. "I've freshened up. Remember? I even squeezed the toothpaste out for you."

"Okay then. Let's go down together. We shouldn't keep our guest waiting." Bryant said.

I grabbed his hand, and we made our way downstairs.

The staircase spiraled elegantly, and halfway down, we could see Margaret sitting gracefully on the sofa in her simple white dress.

She looked up at the sound of our footsteps, her smile serene. When her gaze fell on Bryant and me holding hands, her cup trembled slightly, spilling a few drops.

It must have been a bit hot, and she cried out softly in her flurry, "Ah..."

Bryant quickly withdrew his hand and rushed down the stairs, taking the cup from her with a mix of panic and haste. "How can you be so careless? Can't even hold a cup properly?"

His tone was stern and harsh, leaving no room for argument. He then grabbed Margaret's hand and brought her to the sink to rinse off with cold water.

Feeling helpless, Margaret tried to pull her hand back. "I'm fine. You're making a big deal out of nothing."

"Shut up. Burns can scar if not treated properly, you know?" Bryant scolded sharply, still not letting go.

I stood on the stairs, dazed, watching the scene unfold, my mind a whirl.

Images flashed through my mind. When we first married, I learned Bryant had a sensitive stomach and began to cook. Even though we had Emma, her dishes didn't quite agree with him.

As a beginner, I often cut or burnt myself. One time, I accidentally tipped over a pot, and the splashing oil made me clench my teeth in pain.