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 great-grandchild very

there were no ifs. And I could

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

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

strong enough as it is.”

due to the inherent competitive nature in men, Bryant

kept my silence.

divorce, hearing this

Bryant was quite

genuine. If he were to “boost”

want to hold that

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

Jane to the cemetery to visit your

we headed to the front yard.

driver opened the car door for Timothy

chin up, signaling me to get

drop me off,

to the cemetery?”

to

with you,

opened the passenger door forcefully, “Get in.”

“Okay.”

had no choice but to get

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