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.

was talking about you at dinner yesterday. He was wondering when you'll be

affection, she could feel tears pricking her eyes, waiting

sniffled and sucked in a breath to suppress her tears, feigning glee in her voice. “I'll be

him that,” Caitlin said with a

conversations were exchanged, she ended the

water began raining from the

her had crumbled, tears began streaming down her face as she bent down, wrapping her arms around her knees. One could hear the overwhelming

who witnessed her crying, were guessing if her

up and comforted her. They merely stood there watching with cold eyes and whispered among

even darker. Suddenly, a gentle voice came from

raised her head from her knees and looked over her shoulder

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

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

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

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.

worry about it. You don't have to pay me for it. It's just a

to leave.”

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