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 a

surprised.

doubt me again, just like what he did with that

frowned. “When have I

blurted out,

was different,” he said coldly, instructing the driver to head to

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

“Bryant,

“I’ll leave once

any further and headed straight for the

I forcefully shook

while, Bryant’s voice came

before

sure

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

pair of hands took the dryer from me, awkwardly but

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

I had longed for so

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