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.

a brother willing to go

intent. Do it yourself,

do that!”

Connor frowned.

loyalty and work at

I’ll do it!”

always strong. He accepted

the mood to

meet a girl you like, you can’t be two–timing. Should I talk to Mikayla and ask her to let go sooner?”

at Connor, “Get out. Don’t step into my office without

permission.”

wondered why Jerome had become so unpredictable.

angered Jerome twice about Mikayla.

handle her

Jerome. I’ll leave

brother, I’ll

tired to deal with him.

up close

to tell

asleep in a daze only in

bed. She freshened up and went downstairs. Amy was

eggs first. The meal will take a while,”

a plate of

“What’s this?”

package on the

replied, “Mrs. Miller Senior sent over