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 for

another detailed letter of intent. Do it yourself, and

do

Connor frowned.

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

I’ll do

strong. He accepted it

had the mood to gossip.

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

Don’t step into my

permission.”

had

angered Jerome twice about Mikayla. Indeed,

how to handle her troubles.

Jerome. I’ll leave right away.”

“Rest assured, brother, I’ll always support you and

closed his eyes, too tired to deal with

woke up close

contemplating whether to tell Betty about Johnny’s

a daze only

up from bed. She freshened up and

eggs first. The meal will take a while,”

served Mikayla a plate of

“What’s this?”

a package

Senior sent