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

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 back

tell him that,” Caitlin said with

were

of water began raining

began streaming down her face as she bent down, wrapping her arms around her knees. One

her crying, were guessing if

and comforted her. They merely stood there watching with

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

she raised her head from her knees and looked over her shoulder

wearing a suit, he seemed approachable. He should be one

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

eyes

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.”

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

I'm about to leave.” Joyce shook

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