Chapter 54

So now I was in the wrong for not telling him?

I wanted to laugh, tried to curve my lips into a smile, but my cheeks hurt too much. “Did you even give me a chance to speak?”

Whenever it’s about Margaret, he’s always in a rush.

“Jane…”

“Alright, your ‘sister’ is waiting for you in the car.

I didn’t want to say anything more, cutting him off and getting back into my car.

As I went to close the door, his large hand stopped it, “Cover up the bruises on your face. Don’t let Grandpa see, or he’ll definitely…”

Each word felt like a knife twisting in my heart, tearing me apart, my soul included.

I couldn’t bear to listen anymore. I slammed the car door shut, isolating him on the

outside.

Tears welled up in my eyes as I quickly turned away, not wanting him to see my misery.

I was the one who got hit, yet all he worried about was Margaret getting scolded.

Ignoring the fact he hadn’t left, I floored the gas pedal and exited the parking lot.

Just as I stopped at a red light in front of the corporate building, Christine called.

cleared my throat

hit you?!”

company’s good for one thing, spreading

in the mood to

she really

but it’s nothing

her to

a fierce temper, and without anyone to stop her, there’s

it, “Don’t lie to me. I heard she hit you in the face! That bitch.”

Please, don’t be mad.”

be okay!”

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Chapter 54

really am,

reassured her repeatedly, then added, “I’m heading back to the Ferguson Mansion for a bit. I’ll come over to your place later so you can see for yourself

“Fine.”

agreed, surprisingly hanging up

a bit uneasy, I sent Christine a text to double-check.

made me feel slightly better.

the mansion, I touched up my makeup in the car, covering the five distinct

wasn’t about avoiding Bryant’s

scare at Ferguson Group not long ago, which was enough to frighten me. I didn’t

stepped out of the car, the

Mr. Ferguson was getting worried, asked me

everything settled there? If you any help, please,

need

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