Chapter 326

I froze all over.

It was unexpected, somewhat bewildering.

Perhaps it was because our separation had been so graceless, marked by too many embarrassments, that the thought of having a calm conversation with him post divorce seemed impossible.

To me, the final chapter of our relationship was simple: we went our separate ways. No more complicating each other’s lives. Gathering my composure, I looked at him emotionlessly. “What brings you here?”

“…” Bryant flicked the ash from his cigarette, a rare hint of warmth breaking through his usual cold demeanor. “I came to see you.”

“Why?” I was genuinely puzzled.

Had he gone bankrupt and now remembered me?

His gaze was intense, unwavering, his voice deep. “To make amends. Jane, there’s nothing holding us back anymore. You can go back to being Mrs. Ferguson without worry.”

I was taken aback at first, then filled with disbelief.

me for? Did he think things were the same as before, back when I saw him as my beacon of light?

I’d go

my reply was sharp. “So you’re remembering me now that you’re bankrupt and Dorothy refused

trying to explain with patience, “Jane, I did what I did because…”

“It doesn’t matter.”

interrupt him, blurting out, “Do you really think our issues began when you

proud man was now speaking softly, “I know,

wasn’t a misunderstanding.”

pain, “If I had known from the start that it was Mark who helped me, I might not have fallen for him, but I definitely wouldn’t have fallen

fooled me into thinking he had a soft heart. It made me brave enough to

shaken. “So, your feelings for me were solely

clenched my fist. “Yes!”

he and I would have

be the untouchable moon, and I, just one of many gazing up from

might have been admiration, but never

saying my piece, I reached for the door lock,

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