Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson)

Gregory had always been Ramona's little enabler, but this time, he had changed his tune and started persuading me with logic and reason. "Ramona's all by herself in the hospital, and you're out of your mind with worry. Besides, we're not far from Elmwood Villas. If anything happens, we can get her to the hospital in no time, or have the home care team swing by."

"Ramona, just give us a moment, okay?"

I pulled Gregory out of the hospital room, shut the door behind us, and frowned. "Do you really think Ramona's ready to be discharged?"

He looked down, his voice low. "Are you upset?"

"Not at all."

I explained, "I'm just not sure if you're indulging her to keep her happy, or if it's genuinely okay for her to leave."

"It's a bit of both."

Gregory nodded slightly. "Dr. Andrews came by a couple of days ago for Ramona's final treatment. Staying in the hospital now isn't really helping. Mr. Abdul can continue her acupuncture sessions at home." Hearing this, I realized he truly believed it was feasible, making me waver in my decision.

Ever since I returned from abroad, I noticed Ramona had aged quite a bit, and this recent scare made me even more anxious to be by her side constantly.

After a moment of hesitation, I agreed. "Alright, then. Let's let you play the hero. You go tell Ramona."

"Okay." He went back into the room without any fuss.

Soon after, he emerged, supporting a gleeful old lady whose face screamed, "Freedom at last!"

I couldn't help but chuckle. "Starting to think Gregory is your real grandchild?"

"That's not possible."

Ramona was unfazed, shaking her head. "He, well, he's only fit to be my grandson-in-law."

This sparked a playful banter, and on

the way home, she caught a glimpse of Gregory driving through the rearview mirror, then patted my hand, hinting at something beyond her words.

"You know, you don't have to worry too much about my health. I'm old and have lived a fulfilled life. My only wishes to see you and Gregory tie the knot and start a family

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Normally, I would've called her out on her matchmaking schemes, but now, uncertain about the antidote's development...

Her words brought tears to my eyes, which I quickly wiped away. "Ramona, I've only just returned to your side, and you're already ready to send me off?" "Oh, dear, why the tears?"

Ramona was taken aback, quickly comforting me. "Of course, I'm not ready to see you married off. But Gregory isn't just anyone. I trust that marrying him will only make your life happier, far from the clutches of the Myers family... Better stay away from that den of wolves!"

"Don't worry, Ramona."

Gregory suddenly spoke up, his voice as soothing as ever. "Married or not, Jane is already my wife in my heart."

"No matter what happens, I'll protect her."

Ramona gave him an approving look, still a bit worried. "Even if someone tries to bully her?"

"Yes. As long as I'm around, no one can bully her."

His words were clear and deliberate, a promise as much as a vow. But having experienced too much loss, my first reaction was anxiety.

I quickly said, "What do you mean 'as long as you're around'? You have to be around."