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.

haven't dropped by in a while. Your dad was talking about you at dinner yesterday. He was wondering

could feel tears pricking her

in a breath to suppress her tears, feigning glee in her voice.

that,” Caitlin said with a

a few more conversations were

water began raining from

bent down, wrapping her arms around her knees. One could hear the overwhelming sadness in

were guessing if

merely stood there watching with

the rain got heavier, the sky had gotten even darker. Suddenly, a gentle voice came from behind her.

her head from her knees and looked over her shoulder at the person who cared about

and good-looking. Despite wearing a suit, he seemed approachable. He should

concern. I'm fine,” Joyce

handkerchief. “Your eyes are

had wanted to reject it but remembered she didn't 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

“Don't worry about it. You don't have to pay

to leave.”

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