Chapter 36

Anyway, we were on the verge of a divorce.

After dinner, Bryant joined Timothy in the backyard for a game of chess.

I was leisurely making tea on the side.

Bryant played chess with a cunning and ruthless strategy, capturing another piece, which made Timothy glare at him, “You think you’re dealing with a stranger? Not leaving any room for your old grandpa?”

“Alright then.” Bryant chuckled, and indeed started to go easy, which made Timothy quite

happy. His laughter was hearty, and with a meaningful tone, he said, “Remember, br

family and strangers are not the same.”

I handed over a cup of tea, “Timothy, have some tea.”

“Okay.” Timothy responded, taking a sip and then contentedly said, “If you two could always be this harmonious, I’d be holding my great-grandchild in no time!”

Neither of us said a word.

My heart stirred, and I instinctively placed my hand on my stomach.

Looking at Timothy’s face, which was showing signs of age, I felt a pang of guilt.

or issues between Bryant and me, I could have

able to hold

ifs. And I

a profound look, then

comes to it, let Emma whip up some of her

enough

inherent competitive

I kept my silence.

divorce,

Bryant was quite insincere in

If he were to “boost” his strength,

I want

Chapter 35

command, Timothy slowly got up, “Alright, I won’t take up more of your

the cemetery to visit

that, we headed to

car door for Timothy and, after bidding us goodbye,

Bryant walked to the Mercedes, tilted his chin up, signaling me to get in

need to drop me

we going to

not expecting him to be

said I’d go with you, and

passenger door forcefully,

“Okay.”

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