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.

That's great! You haven't dropped by in a while. Your dad was talking about you at dinner yesterday.

feel tears pricking her

her tears, feigning glee in her voice. “I'll be

I'll tell him that,” Caitlin said with a

more conversations were exchanged, she

water began raining from the

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

crying, were guessing if her boyfriend had

came up and comforted her. They merely stood there watching with cold

sky had gotten even darker. Suddenly, a gentle

knees and looked over her shoulder at the person who cared

seemed approachable. He should

for your concern. I'm fine,” Joyce

man offered her a handkerchief. “Your eyes

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

man merely smiled. “Don't worry about it. You don't have to pay me for it. It's just a

leave.” Joyce shook

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