CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

Chapter 1276

The weight in Stanley's gut eased slightly, and the cynical look in his eyes deepened.

Joyce caught it and let out a bitter chuckle. “I'll take my leave then.”

She lowered her head and dashed out of his office, not wanting him to see the tears falling again.

Once the open sky was above her, she raised her head.

She noted the sky was dark and cloudy as if it would rain soon. Well, at least the weather reflects my mood. It's dark, cloudy, and raining.

Reaching for her phone, she called a number.

Within minutes, her call connected, and a kind woman's voice sounded. “Hello?”

“Mom, it's me.” Joyce plastered a forced smile on her face.

She could hear the joy in Caitlin's voice. “Joyce, why are you calling at this hour? Aren't you at work?”

“I'm on my leave today, Mom. Can I go see you and Dad tomorrow?” Joyce asked.

dad was talking about you at dinner yesterday. He was wondering when you'll be back for dinner. The chicken

her mother's affection, she could feel tears pricking her

voice. “I'll be back tomorrow. Ask Dad to prepare chicken

that,” Caitlin said with a

conversations were

began raining

the pillar supporting her had crumbled, tears began streaming down her face as she bent down, wrapping her arms

guessing if her boyfriend had dumped

came up and comforted her. They merely

even darker. Suddenly, a gentle voice came from behind her. “Are you all right,

as she raised her head from her knees and looked over her shoulder at the person who

man was tall and good-looking. Despite wearing a suit, he seemed approachable. He should be one of the

you for your concern. I'm fine,” Joyce answered through

handkerchief. “Your eyes are swollen from crying. Here,

have any tissue in her purse. She couldn't use the helm of her shirt to wipe her tears, so she accepted it. “Thank you. I-I'll pay you for it.” She quickly wiped her tears and fumbled for her

don't have to pay me for it. It's

leave.” Joyce

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