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.

were the same as

hand, I’d go away, and

anger ip me, and my reply was sharp. “So you’re remembering me now

explain with patience, “Jane, I

“It doesn’t matter.”

you really think our issues began when you got engaged to Dorothy? That her showing

drooped. The usually proud man was now speaking softly, “I

a

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

he had a soft heart. It made me brave enough to go after what

onto me, visibly shaken. “So, your feelings for me were solely because of

clenched my fist. “Yes!”

I would have remained

most, he’d be the untouchable moon, and I, just

might have been admiration, but

reached for the door

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