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

be able to hold his great-grandchild

I could

profound look, then said, “Don’t

it, let Emma whip up some

strong enough as

to the inherent competitive nature

my

Bryant and I were on the verge of divorce, hearing this dialogue

Bryant was quite insincere in many

were to “boost” his

make it quick! I want to hold that

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command, Timothy slowly got up, “Alright, I won’t take up more of

to the cemetery

to the front

driver opened the car door for

go.” Bryant walked to the Mercedes, tilted his chin up, signaling me to get in the car.

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

we going to

him in surprise, not expecting him to

with you, and

passenger door forcefully, “Get

“Okay.”

no choice but

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