Chapter 30

His face was dark with displeasure as he picked up the document and gave it a cursory glance, his voice laced with scrutiny. “So, all you want is that house?”

“Yes, I replied.

Though a gift from Bryant, that house had seen much of my heart and effort in its decoration. Beyond that, I wanted nothing else,

The house would provide a place for my baby and me to live. Everything else, while not

extravagant, was enough to ensure a decent life for my child.

That way, even if the truth about my baby’s lineage came out one day, I could firmly establish a boundary between him and the Ferguson family. After all, the Ferguson family hadn’t spent a dime on raising him.

“Fine, I’ll sign it when I get a chance,” Bryant said, tossing the document into a drawer.

I frowned. “Aren’t you free right now?”

It would only take a moment to sign.

Bryant’s face remained impassive. “I need to have my lawyer look it over first.”

“Okay, just make

those words, I headed straight

all that was left was

this is Jane. I was wondering why I hadn’t got resignation

Mr. Ferguson said it was not to be approved. Sorry, I must’ve been too busy the past few days and forgot to reply to your

Bryant refused?

should be, like Margaret, eager to see

director of the HR

you want to keep things from Grandpa, continuing to work at Ferguson Group is the least you can do. Otherwise, Grandpa might get suspicious.” His reasoning was

“Wasn’t it

over, I felt increasingly agitated. I couldn’t figure out what Bryant was thinking. The slight turmoil in my heart settled by

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Chapter 30

the office

yet,

supermarket, did some grocery shopping, and returned to my new place, determined to cook a hearty meal for myself and the

for Bryant

perfect to soothe the heat. It felt good to cook to

I’d learned to cook but always tailored to Bryant’s preferences. He had a sensitive

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