Echoes of Regret

Gareth felt that he was a fool, too stupid to see that the people saying these things weren't offering advice.

They were mocking him, their eyes filled with malice, jealousy, and smug amusement. Because of that envy, they made their remarks increasingly vicious.

Gareth's pride was often so foolishly stubborn.

In the past, someone would gloat, "Mr. Mercer, Valerie is head over heels for you, and sh