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

letter of intent. Do it yourself, and explain

do that!”

Connor frowned.

work at your father’s

fine, I’ll do

psychological resilience was always strong. He

had the

like, you can’t be two–timing. Should I talk to Mikayla

Connor, “Get out. Don’t step into

permission.”

had become so

about Mikayla. Indeed, it

handle her

I’ll leave

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

eyes, too tired to deal

up close to noon.

had been contemplating whether to tell Betty about Johnny’s

a daze

bed. She freshened up and went downstairs. Amy was preparing

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

served Mikayla a plate of fried eggs.

“What’s this?”

a package on

“Mrs. Miller Senior sent over the herbs this