Chapter 569

Chapter 569

The meeting place Mark texted me about was a quaint, cozy little coffee shop.

Gregory and I walked in together, "Hey, Mark."

Mark turned around, and for a moment, something flickered in his eyes at the sight of Gregory, almost betraying his emotions.

His gaze briefly swept over my belly before he returned to his usual, gentle smile. "Jane, didn't I say you should come alone?"

For some reason, something felt off, but my subconscious trust in him pushed that feeling aside. I smiled, explaining, "Hey, Mark, Gregory was just worried about me going out alone..."

Gregory wrapped an arm around me, his eyes suddenly turning icy as he cut in, "Looks like you might have damaged your base neural circuits there."

The room went silent for a beat as I processed his meaning.

The fundamental neural circuits play a key role in regulating the flow and rhythm of speech.

saying Mark had lost his

however, didn't seem to mind the jab. He looked squarely at Gregory, "Mr. Ford, could I have

sleeve, worried he might get

his tongue, swallowing his pride, "Don't worry,

both knew why

something feels off," he whispered to me before turning

alone if it wasn't for Granny. But he knew my choice would always be to stay, so he didn't make it hard for

Mark, "Mark, what did you mean on the phone? Do you know

"Let's sit first."

to take a seat, pouring me a cup of coffee before fixing his gaze on me, a mix

are you here for me today, or just

lip, "What's going

feeling grew

coffee, his voice still gentle but

give you the antidote,

"What condition?"

"Break up with Gregory."

outside where

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