Chapter 251

“He’s Margaret’s ex–husband,” Bryant caught my puzzled look and explained in a low voice, “It’s time she leamed her lesson

Suddenly, it clicked for me.

Previously, since Timothy wasn’t fond of her, Margaret’s attendance at the Ferguson family dinners was a testament to her shameless audacity. Thus, I had never encountered her ex–husband. Employing a taste of her own medicine, even if word got out, people would likely chalk it up to a dramatic breakup scene,

I wasn’t one to start trouble, but I wouldn’t back down if someone were gunning for

Noticing me lost in thought, Bryant ruffled my hair gently. “You okay? Any injuries?”

I shook my head. “No, I’m fine”

  1. me.

But the memory of what happened in that room made me shiver, my hands trembling. I saw concern in Bryant’s deep gaze that I hadn’t noticed before.

He held me close with utmost patience, stroking my back gently and soothing. “It’s okay. I’m here for you.”

some strength, and moved to sit on

was genuinely surprised. “You believe me.”

was unexpected. After that twisted accusation, I thought Bryant would doubt me again, just like what he did with

frowned. “When have I ever not believed

blurted out,

instructing the driver to head

leaving but followed me upstairs. And he entered the house with me.

raised an eyebrow. “Bryant, this is my home.”

sighed, “I’ll leave once you’re

didn’t protest any further and headed straight for the

what happened in the hotel room kept crossing my mind until I forcefully shook them away,

Bryant’s voice came from outside the door. “Jane?”

sniffled before responding.

sure

reaching for the hairdryer, but perhaps due to the lingering effects of the drug and

the dryer from me, awkwardly but gently drying my hair.

the mirror, I could see the tenderness in Bryant’s actions, his voice gentle, “Is it okay? Not

one I had longed

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