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.

loyalty of a brother willing to go to

of intent. Do it yourself, and explain the

can’t do

Connor frowned.

your loyalty and work at your father’s company,”

I’ll

psychological resilience was always strong. He accepted it instantly

the

be two–timing.

Connor, “Get out. Don’t step

permission.”

Jerome had become so

had angered Jerome twice about Mikayla. Indeed, it

how to handle

I’ll leave right away.”

the office, Connor added, “Rest assured, brother, I’ll

eyes, too tired to deal with him.

close to noon.

been contemplating whether to tell Betty about Johnny’s incident. She

fallen asleep in a daze only

got up from bed. She freshened up and went downstairs.

eggs first. The meal

Mikayla a plate of

“What’s this?”

package on

Senior sent over the