Chapter 131

It was Bryant!

Mark’s eyes locked onto his with an intensity that was hard to ignore. One man radiated a warmth reminiscent of a sunny afternoon, while the other held the cold sharpness of a winter morning.

Their interaction instantly gave me a feeling of high tension. It was as if instead of being childhood friends, they were two people on completely opposite sides.

I racked my brain, trying to understand when the rift between ryant and Mark had grown after Mark’s return from studying abroad.

Was Bryant misunderstanding my relationship with Mark? An what was Mark’s reason for the tension?

Yet, it was their issue to resolve, not mine to pry into.

Bryant strode over with a commanding presence, his gaze briel., flickering over was wearing, his tone dripping with sarcasm, “Cozy, aren’t you?”

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“Not as much as you two,” I retorted without a second thought.

Ever since the incident yesterday, every word, every action from him seemed to erode the little affection left between us.

I couldn’t help but think, had he just reached out to me, maybe I wouldn’t have lost our baby. But he didn’t, even though I was within arm’s reach. Pretending not to hate him would only make me a hypocrite.

Bryant’s gaze darkened, a storm brewing as he tried to keep his emotions in check, “Enough, let’s go home.”

As if tolerating my mood was a generous act on his part.

Perhaps, he still believed, like before, a simple gesture or sweet word from him, and I would come running back like a lost puppy.

So sure of himself.

So infuriatingly calm.

was determined to shatter that belief, “Bryant, I’m not causing a scene. The only thing left between us now is a divorce paper. Just like the only thing keeping you and Margaret apart

“I’ve told you, what’s between her and me isn’t what you think. She’s no threat

what is it

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Chapter 131

little brother, and the brother caring for his sister after her miscarriage?”

through gritted teeth, “Jane! When

you two are alone, you’re just playing cards? Or maybe studying some new skill?”

“Shut up!”

sharp pain it caused. Unaware or

weren’t for the urgent need to sever ties with him, coupled with my aunt’s accident, I wouldn’t have ventured out today.

cherished Margaret so much, yet seemed to forget I could

in, his voice low and restrained,

words laced with scorn, “I’m taking her home

as I was about to refuse, a nurse rushed out from the elevator, panting, “Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Ferguson says she’s bleeding

as a bitter laugh escaped me, “Go on then, weren’t you taking me home? Walk away with me

about my pain, his grip on me finally easing as we moved towards the exit.

choice, it seemed unlike

began to ring relentlessly before we even left the hospital, a landline number flashing on

answering,

his expression softened into resignation, “Alright, stop

he stopped and turned to me, I couldn’t hide the mockery on my

my hand, “Wait here for a few minutes, I’ll be

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