Chapter 91

It wasn’t just in my head, nor was it a misunderstanding.

My husband had relegated me to the shadows of our relationship, the part that couldn’t see the light of day.

I

He interrogated me endlessly about my relationship with Mark while insisting I hide. behind the door, out of sight.

Ridiculous, to say the least.

“It’s not what you think.”

Bryant reached out to touch my shoulder, and instinctively stepped back, stuttering as I looked at him. Tears, which I had been fighting back, began to roll down my cheeks. “Don’t touch me.”

“Don’t touch me,” my mind was foggy, overwhelmed by that single thought.

“Jane, you’re overthinking it. I just didn’t want..

His words were cut short by another predictable knock on the door.

Margaret, no doubt, had caused a scene in every room, determined to find Bryant and confront me. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have taken so long.

I’ll explain everything.” Bryant said in a deep voice

I collected myself, the drama outside had escalated, with

wanting to get out; while someone outside was

stopping me, huh? I wouldn’t do anything drastic! Bry, have you fallen for her? How could you do this to

was sharp and fierce, cutting her off, “I’m asking you one last time, are you leaving

I’m leaving! What’s with the attitude?

the noise outside

voice was a

I slowly opened the door and stepped

have left, but the audience lingered, all curious about the “other

to reassure myself that having a clear conscience

Chapter 91

their eyes felt like knives,

It was almost unbearable.

stood, walking out with my head held

myself this was nothing.

payment. Their disdain was palpable,

believe me when I said my parents were gone, locking me in a dark room for days until the

those days, this

couldn’t stop myself from hating Bryant, hating his cold heart,

room suddenly swung open, and Mark appeared, looking anxious. He spotted

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