Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson)

"I get it." Before I could finish, Ramona cut in, "My dear Lily's all grown up now, trying to be the rock for me, right?"

I pursed my lips, "But I still haven't been able to do anything for you. Not even the antidote, we have no clue when we can get it."

"What's there to fear?"

Ramona seemed far more accepting than I was, sighing, "Ah, I've been longing to join your Grandpa for a while now. If it weren't for the Myers family, I'd have wished to be with him sooner."

"It's just tough on you, having to struggle to keep the Myers family legacy from crumbling. Ramona didn't want you involved, but there was just... no other way."

"I know, I know..."

Hearing Ramona talk as if she was planning for what comes after her departure made tears stream down my face as I hugged her, choking on my sobs, "I always envied other kids for having loving grandparents, and now that I finally have you, I don't want to lose you. I don't."

But in that moment, I realized the heavy burden that Gregory bore on his shoulders.

-The honor and downfall of an entire family.

"Oh, dear..."

Ramona cried too, but still managed to comfort me with a smile, "Silly child, I'm still here, aren't I? No more tears, or Greg will tease you for being a crybaby just like when you were little."

I blinked hard, holding back my tears, "He wouldn't dare!"

"What wouldn't I dare?"

The partially closed door was gently knocked twice, and there stood the man who never held back, in his casual home clothes at the doorway. He explained to Ramona, "I didn't mean to interrupt your moment with Jane, but I couldn't help myself when I heard her crying."

"You're just in time!"

Ramona quickly said, "Your wife, you take her and make sure she's cheered up."

I couldn't help but feel helpless.

Gregory chuckled, coming in without a word, and wiped away my tears before lifting me in his arms, "Then we're off to our room, you should rest, and call us if you need anything."

I whispered lowly, "What are you talking about? Who's going to the same room with you?"

Come on, cohabiting before marriage shouldn't be so blatantly justified.

Yet Ramona, with her sharp hearing, didn't wait for Gregory to reply and took the lead, "Don't worry, I'm not some old-fashioned fogey. Besides, Greg's been under my watch since he was a boy, I trust him."

My ears burnt up.

Gregory laughed. "Thanks, Ramona!"

Back in our room, I clutched the brown paper bag, feeling a heavy weight on my chest.

Gregory set me down and wrapped his arms around my waist, looking down, "Are you upset?"

"It's not that..." I shook the brown paper bag. "Guess what this is?"

"A prenup?"

"How did you know?"

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Gregory pressed his forehead against mine, "Jane, trust me, Ramona will be okay, alright?"

I sniffled, "Yeah!"

He hugged me tighter, perfectly aligning with me, "That's my girl."

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