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.

must acknowledge the loyalty of a brother willing to go to great lengths

letter of intent. Do it yourself, and explain the well–prepared project

do

Connor frowned.

take your loyalty and work at your father’s company,” Jerome retorted.

I’ll do

strong. He accepted it

the mood

you can’t be two–timing. Should I talk to Mikayla and ask her to let go

at Connor, “Get out. Don’t step into

permission.”

why Jerome had become

about Mikayla. Indeed, it was

handle her

I’ll leave right

office, Connor added, “Rest assured, brother, I’ll always support you

tired to deal with him.

woke up close to noon.

whether to tell Betty about Johnny’s

a daze only in the

up and went downstairs.

have some eggs first. The meal will take a while,” Amy

a plate of fried eggs.

“What’s this?”

to a package on the

Miller Senior sent over the