Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 1328

For the next few years, Emerald would likely be too consumed with internal struggles to trouble Damon and Nyla.

Nyla lowered her gaze. "Either way, what happens in Meristate no longer concerns us. I just want our family to stay together."

"Mm," Damon murmured in agreement.

Over the next few days, Brandon focused solely on suppressing the online accusations of ingratitude. He worked late into the night, desperately trying to contain the fallout.

Jayden stormed into Brandon's office, noticing that Brandon seemed more concerned with the company's reputation than visiting Michelle.

"Brandon, have you lost your mind over Valarie? You need to see Michelle today, no matter what!" Jayden demanded.

Brandon's expression remained cold. "I already told you, I'm not going. I'm busy. Please leave."

Jayden's face darkened as he grabbed the file from Brandon's hands. "Are you really willing to throw away our friendship over a woman?"

"She's not just any woman-she's my girlfriend. The woman I love," Brandon replied.

Jayden pressed, "And what about our years of friendship? What does that mean to you?"

Brandon met his gaze steadily. "I value our friendship, but if you're forcing me to choose, you won't like my answer."

a sharp laugh. "No one forced you! You chose

Just like you chose Michelle over me," Brandon

silent.

No one expects you to return her feelings. But she saved you. Visiting her in the hospital is the least you can

wouldn't see Michelle for a

"That's

"Yes," Brandon answered firmly.

Brandon!" Jayden

sharply and stormed out, slamming

later, Jayden arrived at Michelle's hospital

expression, Michelle immediately asked, "Jayden, what's

his face tense. "Michelle, stop waiting. Brandon

long pause, she forced herself to ask,

confronted him. He said he promised Valarie he wouldn't see you for

out a bitter laugh. "I see... I never really expected him to

on the verge of

Jed his tone."

if he's not here, still have me... and

you Nolan..."