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.”

regained some strength, and moved to sit on

was genuinely surprised. “You

me again,

have I ever not

blurted out, “Mark”

the driver to head to

signs of leaving but followed me upstairs. And he entered the

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

pale.” He sighed, “I’ll leave once you’re feeling

further and

hotel room kept crossing my mind until I forcefully shook them away,

Bryant’s voice came from outside the

sniffled before responding. “Yeah?”

making sure you’re

effects of the drug and the hot shower, I found the simple act of

of hands took the dryer from me, awkwardly but gently

in Bryant’s actions, his voice gentle,

fine.” This moment, one I had longed for so many times,

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