Chapter 96

From a short distance away, a voice I recognized all too well drifted over to me,

My father-in-law, Albert, appeared with his rainbow-colored sunglasses and a Hawaiian shirt, looking like he’d just returned from another one of his escapades on some tropical

island.

Albert was a classic playboy who never grew out of his wild, youthful ways. And at the time, he was just an older version of that carefree spirit.

Upon seeing him, Margaret burst into tears. “Oh, Albert, I’m so glad you’re back. It’s been so hard for me these days.”

“Did Bryant mistreat you?” Albert slid his sunglasses up to rest on his head, fixing his gaze on Bryant. “I’ve told you a hundred times that you must take good care of Margaret. I leave for just two days, and she ends up in the hospital?”

I couldn’t help but feel a storm of annoyance brewing inside me, looking for a chance to escape the drama.

too.

But then, Albert suddenly noticed me and flashed a satisfied grin. “Jane? You’re here, I greeted him out of politeness, even though I didn’t see him as much of a father figure to Bryant.

You should take better care of

was another story-he was, after all, my elder. All I could say was,

Bryant practically shoved Margaret into Albert’s arms, his voice cold.

to

but Bryant ignored her, following

I walked more slowly than

turned to

was

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Chapter 96

I was asking him out, his eyes briefly lighting up. “Yes, where do

to visit the town hall.” I invited him out to

eightieth birthday celebration would have long passed. By

his eyes dimming as he changed the subject. “You just had a check-up the other day. Why are you

to pick up my medical report the other

Except for the ultrasound, all the reports had gone through

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