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.

brother willing to go to great

forehead, “Make another detailed letter of intent. Do

can’t do

Connor frowned.

work at your father’s

I’ll do

resilience was always strong. He accepted it instantly

the mood

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

out. Don’t

permission.”

wondered why Jerome had

Mikayla. Indeed, it was because he didn’t

to handle her troubles.

it, Jerome. I’ll leave

brother, I’ll always support you and stand

eyes, too tired to deal

up close

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

fallen asleep in a daze only in the morning.

bed. She freshened up and went downstairs. Amy

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

served Mikayla a plate of fried

“What’s this?”

a package on the

replied, “Mrs. Miller Senior sent over the herbs this morning.”

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