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

he would be able to hold his great-grandchild

were no ifs. And I could only let Timothy

a profound look, then said, “Don’t worry, I’ll do my

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

strong enough as it

competitive nature in men,

my silence.

though Bryant and I were on the verge of divorce, hearing this dialogue between them made my

this marriage, Bryant was quite insincere in many

If he were to “boost” his strength,

make it quick! I want to

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Chapter 35

issuing his command, Timothy slowly got up, “Alright, I won’t take

Jane to the cemetery to visit your in-laws.”

that, we headed to the front

for Timothy and, after

Mercedes, tilted his chin

don’t need to drop me off, I can take a

we going to

to be serious about it, “You really

said I’d go with you, and I

opened the passenger door

“Okay.”

no choice but

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