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.

think things were the same as before, back when I saw him

of his hand, I’d go away,

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

to explain with patience, “Jane, I did what I did

“It doesn’t matter.”

really think our issues began when

speaking softly, “I know, I misunderstood your feelings before, thinking you liked

a misunderstanding.”

start that it was Mark who helped me, I might not

It made me brave enough to go after what

locking onto me, visibly shaken. “So, your feelings

clenched my

I would have

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

have been admiration, but never love.

piece, I reached for the

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