Chapter 30

His face was dark with displeasure as he picked up the document and gave it a cursory glance, his voice laced with scrutiny. “So, all you want is that house?”

“Yes, I replied.

Though a gift from Bryant, that house had seen much of my heart and effort in its decoration. Beyond that, I wanted nothing else,

The house would provide a place for my baby and me to live. Everything else, while not

extravagant, was enough to ensure a decent life for my child.

That way, even if the truth about my baby’s lineage came out one day, I could firmly establish a boundary between him and the Ferguson family. After all, the Ferguson family hadn’t spent a dime on raising him.

“Fine, I’ll sign it when I get a chance,” Bryant said, tossing the document into a drawer.

I frowned. “Aren’t you free right now?”

It would only take a moment to sign.

Bryant’s face remained impassive. “I need to have my lawyer look it over first.”

I lowered my gaze. “Okay, just make it quick.”

I headed straight back to my office.

was settled. And all that was left was

the HR department. “Hello, sir, this is Jane. I was wondering why I hadn’t got resignation

it was not to be approved. Sorry, I must’ve

Bryant refused?

Margaret, eager to see

to call Bryant. “The director of the HR department said

things from Grandpa, continuing to work at Ferguson Group is the least you can do.

hanging up, I pondered, “Wasn’t it rejected days ago? B But

I felt increasingly agitated. I couldn’t figure out what Bryant was thinking. The slight turmoil in my heart settled by evening,

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leaving the office together.

and there they were, seemingly in harmony.

shopping, and returned to my new place, determined to

the culinary skills I acquired for Bryant to look after myself. Not bad at all.

corn juice were perfect to soothe the heat. It

to cook but always tailored to Bryant’s preferences. He had a sensitive stomach and

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