Back in Time: Unshackling From Love

Chapte

Chapter 53

Jerome’s dark eyes bore a hint of distance. He even furrowed his brow in

response.

Kylie was taken aback by Jerome’s reaction. She felt a tinge of embarrassment.

Nevertheless, Kylie maintained her composure. She then straightened up and

gently apologized.

“After all, it was my fault, Jerome. If there’s punishment or blame to be given, I’ll take full responsibility.”

With the explanation, Kylie’s actions appeared more forgivable.

Jerome didn’t delve further.

He spoke sternly, “There’s no room for errors in this issue. Investigate Johnny

thoroughly. If it wasn’t a setup, cancel the investment plan.”

Kylie reassured, “Don’t worry about it. I’ve instructed someone to look into it. If

there are any issues, I wouldn’t collaborate with him without your call.”

Jerome’s expression loosened as he rubbed his temples.

leave.”

“If that’s all, you may leave.”

Sensing the discomfort in Jerome’s demeanor, Kylie ventured, “Jerome, you

look unwell. I could give you a massage if you don’t mind. I’ve often helped my

dad with his headaches. He even praised my technique.”

“There’s no need,” Jerome rejected.

“Just have the driver come to take me home.”

Kylie then casually suggested softly, “It’s pretty late. Why not stay here for the night? There’s a meeting in the morning regarding Johnny’s situation. You don’t have to keep going back and forth.”

Jerome refused, “No, thanks.”

With Mikayla stirring up more trouble, Jerome doubted he’d have the energy to

handle it.

Despite Kylie’s tender smile, jealousy flooded her heart.

Jerome had started to pay more attention to Mikayla lately.

bothered about Mikayla in such a situation.

strict about work, especially with such a critical project like

he had disregarded work

brought up the incident a few days ago where Aubrey barged

and humiliated her.

even deliberately avoided Kylie.

evidently not a

had returned to Dragoncrest Villa.

you’re back. I’ll make some tea for

to Jerome

settled on the

asked tiredly, “Where’s

in her room,

held his forehead

Jerome fell asleep on

head. He looked utterly exhausted, with his brow

“Sir, the tea’s

offering

while, Amy knocked on Mikayla’s door.

“Who is it?”

cautious voice resonated from

“It’s me, madam.”

opened the door in her

matter, Mrs.

and he fell asleep on the couch. It’s easy to catch a cold since the nights get chilly. Do you think

to rest, madam?”

relationship had improved lately. After all,

of care or attention from Mikayla would surely touch. him. Hence, she approached Mikayla.

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bore a hint of distance. He

response.

aback by Jerome’s reaction. She

She then straightened up and

gently apologized.

my fault, Jerome. If there’s punishment or

explanation, Kylie’s actions appeared

didn’t delve further.

sternly, “There’s no room for errors in this issue. Investigate

it wasn’t a setup,

look into it. If there are any issues, I

loosened as he rubbed his

you may

could give you a massage if you don’t mind. I’ve often

need,” Jerome

have the driver come to take me

for the night? There’s

to keep going back

“No, thanks.”

up more trouble, Jerome doubted he’d have