Chapter 96

From a short distance away, a voice I recognized all too well drifted over to me,

My father-in-law, Albert, appeared with his rainbow-colored sunglasses and a Hawaiian shirt, looking like he’d just returned from another one of his escapades on some tropical

island.

Albert was a classic playboy who never grew out of his wild, youthful ways. And at the time, he was just an older version of that carefree spirit.

Upon seeing him, Margaret burst into tears. “Oh, Albert, I’m so glad you’re back. It’s been so hard for me these days.”

“Did Bryant mistreat you?” Albert slid his sunglasses up to rest on his head, fixing his gaze on Bryant. “I’ve told you a hundred times that you must take good care of Margaret. I leave for just two days, and she ends up in the hospital?”

I couldn’t help but feel a storm of annoyance brewing inside me, looking for a chance to escape the drama.

too.

a satisfied grin. “Jane? You’re here, I greeted him out of politeness, even though I didn’t see him as

nodded. “That’s how it should be. You should take better care of

him was another story-he was, after all, my elder. All I could say

into Albert’s arms, his voice cold. “Since

Bryant made to leave

and frustration, but Bryant

baby, I walked more slowly than usual, and

wasn’t until we reached the elevator that I turned to face him. “Are you

clean break was

Chapter 96

him out, his eyes briefly lighting up. “Yes,

need to visit the town hall.” I invited

over, Timothy’s eightieth birthday celebration would have long passed. By then, we

he changed the subject. “You just had a check-up the other day. Why are

to pick up my medical report the other day, which was handed

for the ultrasound, all

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