Back in Time: Unshackling From Love

Chapter 55

“Although Mikayla has indeed been a bit annoyingly persistent, considering you haven’t divorced yet, wouldn’t it be inappropriate?” Connor asked Jerome.

Jerome retorted impatiently, “Spill it if you’ve got something to say. Otherwise,

get out.”

The secretary happened to bring tea at that moment. Connor handed it to

Jerome, trying to be friendly.

*Jerome, have some tea. It’ll soothe your throat.”

Jerome’s throat was indeed uncomfortable, so he took the drink.

*Jerome, you must know why I’m here!”

Once the secretary left, Connor began pleading, “My old man values Luxze Bay Development a lot. If you turn it down, I’m telling you, I won’t have a shred of

freedom for the next few months–heck, the entire year. He’ll haul me into the company and make me study there!”

Jerome said, “Good. My ears could use some peace.”

“Jerome, you can’t do this,” Connor whimpered.

“Have you forgotten back in school when you and Taylor were fighting? Who disregarded everything and rushed in to help you? Remember the time when I got kicked? I bled and almost fainted because I got distracted trying to help.

you.”

Connor sighed.

the loyalty of a brother willing to go to great lengths for you!”

his forehead, “Make another detailed letter of intent. Do it yourself, and explain the

do

Connor frowned.

at your father’s

fine, I’ll do

strong. He

the mood to

good to meet a girl you like, you can’t be two–timing. Should I talk to Mikayla and ask her to

out. Don’t step into

permission.”

wondered why Jerome had become

had angered Jerome twice about Mikayla. Indeed,

handle

I’ll

added, “Rest assured, brother, I’ll always

his eyes, too tired to deal

woke up close

to tell

fallen asleep in a daze only in

bed. She freshened up and went downstairs. Amy was

meal

a plate

“What’s this?”

to a package

Miller Senior sent over the herbs this