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.”

better, regained some strength, and moved

was genuinely surprised. “You

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

I ever not believed

out, “Mark”

the driver to

no signs of leaving but followed me upstairs. And he entered the house with

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

leave once you’re feeling better, okay?”

further and headed straight for the shower,

mind until I forcefully

long while, Bryant’s voice came from

sniffled before

making sure you’re

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

took the dryer from me,

Bryant’s actions, his voice gentle, “Is it okay? Not

it’s fine.” This moment, one I had longed for so

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