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

mother's affection, she could feel tears pricking her

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

I'll tell him that,” Caitlin said

a few more conversations were exchanged, she

began raining from

as she bent down, wrapping her arms around her knees. One could

were guessing if her

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

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

from her knees and looked over her shoulder

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

your concern. I'm fine,”

offered her a handkerchief. “Your eyes are

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

to pay me

about to leave.”

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