Chapter 36

Anyway, we were on the verge of a divorce.

After dinner, Bryant joined Timothy in the backyard for a game of chess.

I was leisurely making tea on the side.

Bryant played chess with a cunning and ruthless strategy, capturing another piece, which made Timothy glare at him, “You think you’re dealing with a stranger? Not leaving any room for your old grandpa?”

“Alright then.” Bryant chuckled, and indeed started to go easy, which made Timothy quite

happy. His laughter was hearty, and with a meaningful tone, he said, “Remember, br

family and strangers are not the same.”

I handed over a cup of tea, “Timothy, have some tea.”

“Okay.” Timothy responded, taking a sip and then contentedly said, “If you two could always be this harmonious, I’d be holding my great-grandchild in no time!”

Neither of us said a word.

My heart stirred, and I instinctively placed my hand on my stomach.

Looking at Timothy’s face, which was showing signs of age, I felt a pang of guilt.

If there weren’t any rifts or issues between Bryant and me, I could have told Timothy right now that I was

able to hold his

no ifs. And I could only

said, “Don’t worry, I’ll

Grandpa patted his hand, “If it comes to it, let Emma whip up some

strong enough as it

competitive nature in men, Bryant immediately retorted.

kept my silence.

verge of divorce, hearing this dialogue between them

was quite insincere

genuine. If he were to

quick! I want to hold that baby

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got up, “Alright, I won’t take up more of your

Jane to the cemetery

we headed to

the car door for Timothy and, after bidding us

walked to the Mercedes, tilted his chin up, signaling me to

don’t need to drop me off, I can take

going to the

not expecting him to be serious

go with you,

opened the passenger door forcefully, “Get

“Okay.”

choice but to get

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