Chapter 182

Margaret glanced at me, her expression a mix of resignation and urgency. “It would be a good time. My mom has been looking forward to seeing you. However, it’s probably best if Jane stays out for now. The doctor mentioned that my mom’s been out for a long time, and her memory’s messy. It’s best if she only sees familiar faces at first to avoid any undue stress on her recovery.”

Her words made it sound like my stepping in there would be akin to committing a cardinal sin.

I wasn’t going to push it.

I turned to Bryant, saying, “You go ahead. I’ll make my exit.“>

“If that’s how it is,” Bryant said, his tone cold as he shot Margaret a look. He wrapped an arm around my shoulder. “Then we’ll give Teresa a few days to recuperate before we drop by again.“>

Surprised, I glanced at him, tempted to shrug off his arm, but he seemed oblivious to my discomfort, unmoving.

“Bry…” Margaret’s face flushed with embarrassment and frustration, her eyes welling up. “You had me leave yesterday, and now, at a time like this, you still…”

from the room, “Let Bry

other choice, Margaret unwillingly stepped aside. “Come in,

Teresa looked relatively well, thanks to top–notch

Bryant, she clasped his hand, tears

to tears by the display of maternal affection

If you’re safe, then all these years

Margaret about your marriage. Timothy wouldn’t let you marry

me, dredging up the past. Ms. Webster, please don’t mind me. They

but smirk, “Why would I mind? Thanks to your daughter, Bryant

her in

and apologetic glances., “Ms. Webster, please don’t hold it against Margaret. She’s a bit immature, stubbornly sticking to what she believes in. And Bry, well, he’s always indulged her…”

through it all, Teresa never admitted Margaret was in the wrong.

be hereditary. I wonder if your daughter’s relentless nature comes from

a pregnant woman down the stairs. Margaret’s tactics were as ruthless, if not more,

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