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.

same

of his hand, I’d go

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

with patience, “Jane, I did what I did because…”

“It doesn’t matter.”

our issues began when you got engaged to Dorothy? That her showing up is what caused our

“I know, I misunderstood your feelings before,

a

it

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

“So, your feelings

clenched my

and I would have

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

been admiration, but

saying my piece, I reached for the

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