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

rubbed his forehead, “Make another detailed letter of intent. Do it

can’t do that!”

Connor frowned.

your loyalty and work at your father’s

fine, I’ll do it!”

strong. He accepted it

had the mood

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

at Connor, “Get out. Don’t step into my

permission.”

wondered why Jerome had become so unpredictable.

Mikayla. Indeed,

how to handle her troubles.

I’ll leave

I’ll always support you and stand by your side!”

too tired to deal with

close to noon.

whether to tell Betty about Johnny’s incident.

asleep in a daze

from bed. She freshened up

some eggs first. The meal will

plate of fried

“What’s this?”

a package on the

Senior sent over