Chapter 148

It felt like my anger hadn’t fully vented yet, so with a forced smile, I continued, “Bryant, when I was losing our baby, you were off comforting someone else. When I came out of the OR, you slapped me, demanding to know why I didn’t stop her. I was pregnant, too. I was scared of getting hurt. I was terrified! Are you satisfied with that answer now?”

Bryant called out to me. “Jane…”

to

It was the first time I had seen such a bewildered look on his face. He stretched out his hand, trying to grasp mine.

But before he could, another pair of hands unexpectedly interv ned!

Mark had returned, his demeanor calm yet sharp. “You’re here 1 settle scores for Margaret, right? Blame me for it. Leave Jane out of this.”

Bryant instantly reverted to his usual cold demeanor, scoffing. “We’ll settle our another day. No need to rush your downfall.”

scores

I knew how Bryant operated and couldn’t help but intervene, “Mark was just trying to help me. Don’t take your anger out on him. If you’re looking to stand up for your sweetheart, you should be dealing with me.”

annoyed by my defense but restrained by his guilt, holding onto my wrist. “Come home

I shook off his hand, but the room started spinning, and I steadied myself against the desk, holding

hand back,

forehead, his voice laced

a family matter. You’d better stay out of it. Or, people might think she’s

I

I turned to Mark. “Mark, could you take me to the hospital

quickly agreeing,

a meeting later, with all the senior executives already notified.

his tone. “Can’t it be delayed to tomorrow?” Surprised by his

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inappropriate for you to go.”

domineering presence, Bryant

but his long fingers held my shoulder

firmly.

our path, his gaze icy. “Didn’t you hear what Jane said? Or do you always completely

“What goes on between my wife and

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