Back in Time: Unshackling From Love

chapter 89

No wonder Jerome didn’t have time, It turned out he was wrapped up with someone else.”

Mikayla thought that he must have had it rough. Not only was he swamped with work, but he also had to handle shopping duties. Mikayla couldn’t help but feel sorry for Jerome.

Kylie happened to glance up and spotted Mikayla standing nearby.

“Mrs. Miller,” she called out politely.

Turning to Jerome, she calmly stated, “If there’s nothing else, I’ll head back to Bernhal.”

Jerome nodded in agreement. As soon as Kylie was out of view, his attention shifted to Mikayla’s empty hands. He seemed to be silently questioning why she hadn’t bought anything for him.

Unfazed by his intense gaze, Mikayla asked, “Where’s the pen?”

Jerome frowned at her indifference. He couldn’t fathom why she was acting differently after the call when he suddenly remembered Kylie’s presence.

Figuring out the reason, he patiently explained, “Kylie was here to discuss the banquet tomorrow.

“Not interested. Just hand over the pen quickly. I’ve got a hectic schedule too.” Mikayla cut him off before he could finish his words.

Jerome fell into a moment of silence before getting the fountain pen, nicely wrapped in a gift box, from

the drawer.

if I skip the meeting and go with you?”

Mikayla promptly refused, grabbing the box and striding

staying together! Why should she put up with Jerome? Was she not worthy of

after her divorce?

went to find Jerome and ran into

noticed Mikayla passing by with a cold expression.

confusion. Upon entering the CEO’s office, he noticed that Jerome didn’t

you again, Jay?”

“Is that how you refer to her? Show some

speechless. He had always referred to Mikayla by that nickname. Besides, Jerome had never voiced any

quickly understood the situation. It seemed that Jerome had feelings so deep for Mikayla that even a nickname held significance for him.

that insight, Connor tactfully changed his wording. “I see that Mikayla dropped by.

happen between

shot him a frowning glance. He wasn’t keen on satisfying Connor’s

the end, he briefly explained what

was here? But Kylie was just doing

again, Jay. Did you miss something?” Connor

in, grabbed the box, and walked out,” Jerome

in his words and questioned, “A