Chapter 19

My parents’ memorial was coming up that Saturday.

After a follow-up appointment at the hospital in the morning, I planned to visit their

I graves. It wouldn’t take long. But for some reason, I felt an unsettling unease that prevented me from speaking confidently.

I couldn’t bring myself to tell Bryant about my pregnancy the day before. Nor could I assure Christine today that I would bring Bryant along. I feared that plans might not keep pace with changes.

In my heart, Bryant and Margaret’s relationship was like a ticking time bomb.

Seeing me less than enthusiastic, Christine glanced toward Margaret’s office. “Did Bryant sort out that Patek Philippe bitch?”

“Pretty much,” I said.

After more chatter, Christine seemed reassured and returned to the Marketing Department.

I couldn’t tell if Margaret had a change of heart or had an epiphany. For several days, we coexisted without issue. I was worried that she might obstruct Christmas’ limited edition design, but it smoothly progressed to the prototyping phase.

you think is the real deal between the new girl and the

“Beats me.”

boss’ wife, but

days.”

of them together

Who else gets a welcome like hers, with the CEO

wife. Could be the

colleagues gossiping about Margaret and Bryant’s relationship while I was getting water in the break room. Turning around,

I was stunned, not immediately

like birds, leaving Margaret and me in the break

Chapter 19

the coffee machine. “Why do you always seem so calm? You don’t get bummed out when you lose, and you don’t even act excited when

the leisure to open up to her. After getting myself some lemon water, I

you. You think you’ve won, huh? Jane,

her temper and showed her true

frowned. “Are you out of your

“What?” Margaret was confused.

see a therapist. Don’t skimp. While Albert isn’t rolling in

that, I strode

the break room just before

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