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.”

while, I felt a bit better, regained some strength, and

genuinely surprised.

accusation, I thought Bryant would doubt me

have I ever

out, “Mark”

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

signs of leaving but followed

an eyebrow. “Bryant, this

“I’ll leave once you’re feeling better,

protest any further and headed straight for the

room kept crossing my mind until I forcefully shook them away, reminding myself I was safe

came

sniffled before responding.

making sure

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

pair of hands took the dryer from

the tenderness in Bryant’s actions,

moment, one I had longed for so many times, was

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