Chapter 103

Even though the thought of continuing my marriage with Bryant was the furthest thing from my mind, hearing Timothy’s staunch defense still warmed my heart.

Bryant’s lips were a tight line. “I’ve failed Jane, but remarrying was never in my plans.”

“Never in your plans? If that were true, why would Jane consider a divorce? Isn’t it because you’ve broken her spirit?” Timothy didn’t believe a word.

Leaning on the cane, Bryant slowly stood up. “I truly haven’t considered it. However, I can’t just abandon Margaret. After all, she is pregnant.”

“Look at you, Mr. Philanthropy!” Timothy hurled a teacup at him.

Bryant didn’t dodge, taking the hit squarely on the forehead, blood quickly beading at the surface. Yet, his expression remained unchanged, seriously saying, “I promised Teresa l’d. take care of Margaret.”

Timothy fumed. “And what about Jane? The office rumors are vicious, bringing Margaret close and painting Jane as the homewrecker. How is that fair to her?”

Bryant said, “Jane’s far stronger and more independent than Margaret, not easily swayed; by others, let alone affected by baseless rumors.”

I never imagined Bryant’s praise would come under such circumstances. It was the praise that only filled my chest with bitterness.

once like a flower

strength to grow

ever considered, Jane growing up without parents,

his voice filled with anger

eyes suddenly dimmed. “She never shared any of

Ask yourself. Have you ever been a good husband for even a day?” Timothy’s

pressed his lips together. “You got me a good wife, but I’ve disappointed you.”

disappointed. The person you’ve disappointed is Jane.” Timothy seemed resigned, and the argument faded into silence.

bitterness. Perhaps all peaceful separations ended with one

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thinner than I remembered, his features more pronounced. His usually

but seeing him like that,

express concern.

softly, his gaze

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