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 great lengths for you!”

forehead, “Make another detailed letter of intent. Do it yourself, and explain the well–prepared project

do that!”

Connor frowned.

work at your father’s company,” Jerome

fine, I’ll

always strong. He accepted it instantly

still had the mood to gossip.

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

glared at Connor, “Get out. Don’t

permission.”

wondered why Jerome had become

had angered Jerome twice about Mikayla. Indeed,

to handle her

I’ll

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

tired to deal

up close to

whether to tell Betty about Johnny’s incident. She

in a daze only

up and went downstairs.

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

a plate of

“What’s this?”

pointed to a package

replied, “Mrs. Miller Senior sent over the