Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 406

RiverCity isn't exactly a sprawling metropolis, so when I decided to return home, I was pretty sure I'd bump into him sooner or later. I just didn't expect it to happen so fast.

As I jerked my hand away, I could hear Bella's surprised voice, "Mrs. Ferguson?"

"That's right."

"Ex-wife."

Bryant and I spoke up almost at the same time.

I calmed myself, turned to Bella with a small smile. "Ms. Taylor, you seem busy. We'll be on our way."

"Of course, Ms. Taylor, feel free to call anytime," Christine added politely.

As we were leaving, Bella's voice followed us, tinged with schadenfreude, "Mr. Ferguson, seems like your ex-wife isn't exactly thrilled to see you, huh?"

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We were just about to exit the hotel when a sleek black Bentley pulled away from the valet stand. Without thinking, I dashed towards it, recognizing the familiar license plate.

Christine caught up, "What's the rush? Did you see a ghost or something?"

"No." I pointed at the Bentley now merging into traffic, saying, "That's the car I saw that day at the rehab center, Gregory's car."

"Gregory's in RiverCity?"

"Looks like it."

I tossed the car keys to her, "You head back, I need to check something at River Villa."

Two years had passed, his death was public knowledge, it was unlikely he'd still be there. But I had to try my luck.

"I'm coming with you."

Christine insisted, refusing to let me take a cab alone.

Upon arriving at River Villa, she stayed in the car, "If he is indeed still living here, I think this reunion should be just between you two. Call me if you need anything."