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.

willing to go

letter of intent. Do it yourself, and explain

do that!”

Connor frowned.

take your loyalty and work at your

fine, I’ll do it!”

strong.

the

to meet a girl you like, you can’t be two–timing. Should I

Connor, “Get out. Don’t step

permission.”

Jerome had become so unpredictable.

Jerome twice about Mikayla. Indeed, it was because he didn’t

handle

it, Jerome. I’ll leave right away.”

added, “Rest assured, brother, I’ll always

too tired to

up close

had been contemplating whether to tell Betty about Johnny’s

a daze only

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

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

Mikayla a plate of

“What’s this?”

a package

sent over the