Chapter 302

Whether it was announcing an engagement or filing for divorce, I was always on board, thinking that would be the end of it and that we could finally go our separate ways.

But unexpectedly, my existence became unbearable for them.

Bryant held me tightly as if trying to merge me into him, whispering soothing words, “No, Jane, that’s not what I meant. Please calm down for a moment.”

“What do you mean, then?” I struggled to keep my trembling body under control, my voice dripping with sarcasm. “Are you going to say you never thought of marrying Dorothy? That sending me abroad was for my benefit?”

A wondered, ‘What about that bullet you fired in my direction or your defense of Dorothy before Ramona? Was it all just a joke? Or did I

deserve it? I can’t and won’t believe it anymore.”

The harsh yet truthful words of the Myers women echoed in my mind. Bryant and I were worlds apart. I had once attempted to bridge that gap because of Timothy, but it was nothing more than a fleeting illusion. Even living under the same roof, Bryant and I were like two parallel lines that would never meet.

At my words, Bryant paused, loosening his grip and resting his forehead against mine, his gaze intense. “Just believe in me, one last time.”

It felt like a scorching touch, making me instinctively want to pull away. Yet, something made me hold Bryant’s gaze. “Believe what? That after three years of marriage, you didn’t even want to have a child with me?”

The words he had spoken the day we went to file for divorce stung like a thorn in my heart. It wasn’t about me but about the child that could have been.

His eyes filled with regret and helplessness, and he hesitated before speaking but was interrupted by a knock.

“Who’s in there?”

There came Gregory’s voice, which was stern and different from his usual carefree demeanor. It was the Myers family’s territory, and Gregory was close with Dorothy. If he found out and mentioned it to Dorothy…

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pushed Bryant away forcefully, but he

If Gregory sees

seemed desperate to make promises a minute ago feared

him leave, feeling a slight pang in my heart. Turning around, I opened the door to Gregory’s

into the yard, his voice

and got lost. Then I suddenly

further, returning to his usual laid–back demeanor. “This isn’t a place for you.

perhaps feeling

“Because it’s not for

changing the lock code.

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he was planning a big event. To those in the know, Gregory was changing the locks. But to others, he might look

together. “Is this… your missing

as he shot me a

I couldn’t help but blurt out, “Have you ever considered what if

his eyes narrowing, a mischievous smile on his lips. “Then I certainly won’t settle down for anyone, including you.”

yourself.” I nearly choked on my words. “Someone like you? I wouldn’t take you even if you were the last guy

enough for me. From then on, I’d steer clear of men haunted by the

the Ford dynasty, a legacy five

even dream of becoming part of their family? Besides him, his family would probably chase me

ran over, out of breath. “I’ve been looking everywhere for you

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