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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Bryant away forcefully,

If Gregory sees you with me,

The man who seemed desperate to make promises a minute ago feared his fiancée

him leave, feeling a slight pang in

yard, his voice

got lost. Then I suddenly needed

his usual laid–back demeanor. “This isn’t a place for you. Don’t come

but perhaps feeling guilty, I asked, “Why

answered, “Because it’s not for the likes

rested on the door, gently pulling it shut and changing the lock code. He was methodical and earnest throughout the process, as if

Chapter 303

Gregory was changing the locks. But to

two and two together. “Is this…

as he shot me a glance. “You know

couldn’t help but blurt out, “Have you

his eyes narrowing, a mischievous smile on his

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

once was enough for me. From then on, I’d steer

of the

of becoming part of their family? Besides him, his

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

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