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

would be able to hold his great-grandchild very soon.

And I could only let

then said, “Don’t worry,

comes to it, let Emma whip up some of her special

strong enough as it

nature

my silence.

I were on the verge of divorce, hearing this dialogue between

was quite

were to “boost” his strength, I might

make it quick! I want to

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up, “Alright, I won’t

to the cemetery to

headed to the front

opened the car door for Timothy and, after bidding us goodbye, drove

Bryant walked to the Mercedes, tilted his chin

off, I can take a cab.”

to

surprise, not expecting him to be serious about it, “You really want to go?”

I’d go with

opened the passenger door

“Okay.”

but to get

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